Trauma is so damaging in part because it’s reactivated by sights, smells, conversations, etc., that we associate with the original event. Discovering and disarming these triggers is critical to any
Young people are dealing with situations (e.g., gun violence, cyberbullying, and the pandemic) unimaginable to previous generations. Here are some of the risk factors for—and warning signs of—suicidal ideation.
Covid-19 brought to the fore another global pandemic: burnout among healthcare providers. Here are some ways people devoted to helping others can practice self-care and rejuvenate—mentally, physically, and spiritually.
A common physiological effect of trauma is dissociation—a natural response to trauma that can break our sense of connection with ourselves. Grounding exercises and soul work can rewire the brain
Trauma wreaks havoc with our endocrine system, including the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Through soulful practices, we can actually bring our hormones, and our lives, back into balance.
The effects of childhood trauma manifest in many forms, often leading to misdiagnosis, stigmatization, and overmedication, particularly in marginalized populations. Here, we address the need for more trauma-informed care providers.
Soulbriety is for anyone in pain. Pain that may burn a hole deep inside your body that you think you will sink into and disappear, and never find your way
When we go through trauma, we feel like pieces of ourselves have “broken off.” Through Soulbriety, we rediscover and reintegrate those lost aspects to return to spiritual wholeness.
We’re told to enjoy everything in moderation, but when it comes to structuring our work, our lives, our screen time, and our down time, we rarely succeed. Enter Dr. Elisa
