Embracing the Nervous System

Embracing the Nervous System

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...
On Pain Repurposed

On Pain Repurposed

There was a time when I believed the beautiful lie that everything happened for a reason. In this conception of the universe, every feeling I experienced served some greater purpose that helped me escape the present moment with the promise of a brighter tomorrow. My...