by Brandy | Aug 21, 2017 | Family Nervous System, Kids, Parents, Professionals, Schools, Self-Regulation, Stress Relief
Back to school time is here; a concept met with joy for some and dread for others. In my many years of working in schools, supporting teachers, parents and students, I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. Everyone gets a good dose of rest and recovery during the break,...
by Brandy | Feb 12, 2017 | Healing, Regulation, Self-Regulation, Stress Relief
If the idea of changing your nervous system to reduce stress seems daunting, I have a simple metaphor for you and TWO very simple things you can do starting now that will make a difference. Watch this video: Our nervous system is like a snow globe that is constantly...
by Brandy | Jan 11, 2017 | Anxiety, Healing
Posted on June 8, 2015 If there were a version of Dante’s Inferno for trauma, the looping thought would surely be one of the tortures. “Why” is one that I’ve been hearing a lot lately. Last week, a client who has been seeing me for a few months came in for her...
by Brandy | Dec 11, 2016 | Developmental Trauma, Family Nervous System, Healing, Self-Regulation, Trauma Recovery
I watched a real gem of a film this weekend that I think you will really enjoy. On its own, it’s a fun, light story with great acting by Robert DiNiro and Anne Hathaway. What I love is how it demonstrates the “family nervous system” concept I’ve been talking about....
by Brandy | Nov 11, 2016 | Healing, Professionals
Once you start having Somatic Experiencing™ sessions, you might want to tell your other helping professionals what you’re up to. People often say, “I told my doctor I was coming here and tried to explain it, but I don’t know if I was saying the right thing.” Sometimes...
