by Brandy | Jul 8, 2018 | Emotional Recovery, Healing, Regulation, Self-Regulation
If you’re spending any amount of time online or watching the news, anger is everywhere. People are calling for more civility in our engagements, and I hope we can move in that direction as a society. Do you feel out of control and helpless to change the way...
by Brandy Vanderheiden | Jun 12, 2018 | Anger, Anxiety, Developmental Trauma, Emotional Recovery, Family Nervous System, Healing, Kids, Parents, Professionals, Regulation, Self-Regulation, Stress Relief, Trauma Recovery
Animal videos are at least half the reason I use Facebook. I saw one this week that is such a clear example of how the nervous system moves through stress, I had to share it with you. Watch, then read my play by play. (I recommend watching with the sound off.) In the...
by Brandy | Jan 3, 2018 | Healing, Management Strategies, Regulation, Self-Regulation, Trauma Recovery
Last week I was on my way back from holiday travels, sitting in the airport, and it became one of those moments of reflection of the marvel of the nervous system and how much change is possible. I know there are people in the world who travel effortlessly and they...
by Brandy | Nov 8, 2017 | Developmental Trauma, Emotional Recovery, Healing, Regulation, Self-Regulation, Stress Relief, Trauma Recovery
How can you tell you’re getting better? It’s one of the top questions I get. Watch this video I made to help you spot the earliest signs of change – it really helps to know you’re on the right track! Stories of healing: I asked some of my...
by Brandy | Oct 11, 2017 | Developmental Trauma, Healing, Management Strategies, Regulation, Self-Regulation, Trauma Recovery
When I talk to people who are doing work to heal their trauma, I hear a common thread: “I tried [insert any technique] and got totally triggered.” Ask a little more and you might find out how painful, intense, long-lasting the activation was for them and...
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,...
