by Mindy Levine | Aug 3, 2022 | Complex PTSD Healing, Emotional Wellness, Trauma-Informed, Yoga
When facilitating trauma-informed yoga, a fundamental component of our time together will be the exploration of present moment choice making. What is Present Moment Choice Making? Life is lived in the present moment and then the new present moment and so on. It’s not...
by Mindy Levine | Jul 20, 2022 | Guest Contributor, Trauma-Informed, Yoga
“No intervention that takes power away from the survivor can possibly foster her recovery, no matter how much it appears to be in her immediate best interest.” Judith Herman There may be a time when you reach out for the support and care you deserve. It could be by...
by Heidi Fischer | Jun 28, 2022 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Self-Acceptance
This article was originally Published on The Mighty. I opened my eyes and the first thought that popped in my head was: “I do not want to get out of bed.” The classic morning refrain for us countless many. After 40 minutes of arguing with myself, I pushed my way...
by Heidi Fischer | Apr 27, 2022 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Dissociation and CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mindfulness, Self Care, Symptoms of CPTSD, Trauma
I have lived most of my life thinking that deep breathing (and all its cousins) were something people had, collectively agreed to B.S. about. Not because they were being malicious, but due to some sort of worldwide agreed-upon fiction. Matching your breath to...
