Tag: Mental Health
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When the World Enters Too Deeply: Trauma as an Injury to the Senses
Research indicates that trauma heightens sensitivity to sensations, leading to hypervigilance or dissociation. Healing involves redefining sensory conditions to create safety, allowing sensations to become meaningful again in the present.
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Breathing With the Universe: On Change, Healing and Belonging
The concept of the universe as a long breath suggests a rhythm of expansion and return, mirroring our own breathing. This movement reflects life’s cycles and connections, reminding us of our temporary existence and interconnectedness.
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Beyond ‘I Know How You Feel’: Empathy and the Mystery of Another
Empathy embodies the complex interplay of understanding and individuality in human connections. While we can resonate with others’ experiences, we can never fully inhabit their inner worlds…
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Breath and Anxiety: Building a Safe Relationship
Breathing is often seen as a tool for managing anxiety, yet it should be viewed as a relationship that fosters self-awareness. The breath connects the conscious and unconscious body, allowing us to recognize sensations before thoughts escalate…
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The Self in Constant Flux
The concept of the self is often misunderstood as static, but it is more akin to a flowing river, constantly changing. Influenced by experiences, emotions, and perceptions, the self evolves over time.
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Positive Change Through the Reticular Activating System
The Reticular Activating System (RAS) filters vast sensory information to prioritize what matters, influencing awareness and attention. By focusing on positive aspects rather than negatives, individuals can retrain their brains to notice signs of steadiness and resilience. This practice can foster change and support mental well-being over time.
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The Truth About Hypnosis: Myths vs Reality
Hypnosis is often misunderstood as a mysterious or controlling state when, in fact, it is a natural aspect of focused attention found in daily activities like reading or daydreaming. It emphasises self-hypnosis, where individuals maintain agency. Understanding this can enhance awareness, flexibility in thinking, and support positive mental health practices.
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Sleep Is a Cat
A personal bedtime routine aimed at enhancing sleep quality. The poem emphasise mental release by evicting worries, creating a calming environment, and engaging in soothing rituals like making tea.
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The Courage of Forgiveness: A Pathway to Healing
Forgiveness requires individuals to confront unbearable pain without letting it define them…
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The Brain and Body Connection in Emotions Explained
Emotions arise from complex interactions within brain regions, body signals, and personal experiences. They guide our understanding of the world and influence our reactions…