Over these recent years of things like nervous system + emotional regulation becoming common phrases, I’ve noticed something. These tools are fantastic ways to become more at home…… Read more “we can’t “regulate” ourselves out of our humanity”
Tag: trauma
Intuition as Intimacy: a model
As a dancer, listening to the body is a big topic of interest to me. I’ve written several posts about this, but a couple years ago I…… Read more “Intuition as Intimacy: a model”
The link between complex trauma and being an “empath”: not belonging + being misunderstood
This is Part 5 of a 5-part series, and you may want to read the other parts for more context. Here are the links for Part 1,…… Read more “The link between complex trauma and being an “empath”: not belonging + being misunderstood”
The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 4: Hypervigilance and intuition
I thought and was often told that being so intuitive meant I was more deeply connected to those around me, but that wasn’t really the case. Looking back, my hyper-developed intuition was like a stand-in for genuine connection with others.
The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 3: (mislabeled) introversion
When I started therapy, one of the biggest things I said I needed help with in my very first session was managing my life as an “extreme…… Read more “The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 3: (mislabeled) introversion”
The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, Part 2: healthy anger, healthier boundaries
Boundaries are a huge theme in the shifts I’ve noticed in my empathic traits, and learning where healthy boundaries and compassion intersect was pivotal for me.
The connection between complex trauma and my identity as an “empath”: Part 1
*Disclaimer*: I put the word “empath” in quotes not to discredit the identity or label, but because I don’t personally find that the identity fits anymore. Also,…… Read more “The connection between complex trauma and my identity as an “empath”: Part 1″
Part 5: Transcending emotional responses to life is a badge of honour
In order for us to get through this pandemic as a species, we need to get our hands dirty, face reality, and live up to the responsibilities of interconnectedness. Transcending our humanity won’t help us do that – embracing it will.
Part 4: When situations evoke “negative” emotions, something is wrong and needs to be fixed
This is Part 4 in the series “5 beliefs about emotions I gave up to truly heal”. You may want to check out Part 1, Part 2,…… Read more “Part 4: When situations evoke “negative” emotions, something is wrong and needs to be fixed”
Part 2: Emotions exist in a hierarchy (5 beliefs about emotions I gave up to truly heal)
The second belief that held me back from healing was the belief that emotions exist in a hierarchy. This is a natural offshoot of categorizing emotions as…… Read more “Part 2: Emotions exist in a hierarchy (5 beliefs about emotions I gave up to truly heal)”
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