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 | 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 23, 2017 | Healing, Management Strategies, Regulation, Stress Relief, Trauma Recovery
In this age of information, there are some great resources for healing trauma that I follow online. People on these sites ask sincere questions and get sincere responses from fellow seekers based in what has worked for them. Here’s an example: “I’ve...
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...
