by Angela D'Elia | Nov 29, 2023 | Trauma
Our autonomic nervous system is the heart of our daily experiences, as well as controlling our vital body functions. It has the power to influence how we live, love, and work; it can guide the way we move through the world. Understanding the nervous system through the...
by PACMH Team | Jun 14, 2023 | Life Transitions, Trauma
During childhood, a child’s mind develops in response to the environment they experience. When a child grows up experiencing physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse, or neglect, and there is no support or protection given by a parent or other primary caregiver,...
by PACMH Team | May 31, 2023 | Life Transitions, Trauma
There is a funny little acronym in the therapy world called EAT, and it doesn’t mean what you might imagine! Instead of a tall stack of pancakes, or a meatless or meaty burger, imagine a painting, a dance, a song, or poem that expresses feelings, stories, and...
by PACMH Team | May 24, 2023 | Trauma
Have you ever wondered what feelings are and where they come from? Why are they so powerful? According to the polyvagal theory, the state of our nervous system is determined by which part of our nervous system is engaged (Dana, 2018). Therapy helps...
by Chad Hara | May 10, 2023 | Life Transitions, Trauma
When thinking about mental health, a community that is often forgotten is the Asian American community. With the rise of the pandemic, many in the Asian American community are seeking mental health services more than ever. However, the cultural backgrounds that many...
by Mindy Jones | Feb 25, 2023 | Life Transitions, Trauma
Transracial adoptees face an intersectional challenge due to both their race and their adoption status. Where people of color experience microaggressions based on race, ethnicity, and culture, and White adoptees experience adoption-based microaggressions,...
