The Polyvagal Theory has significantly influenced therapeutic landscapes, transforming our understanding of the autonomic nervous system’s role in human well-being and highlighting the pivotal role
Thoughts and emotions have a profound impact on physical well-being. In times of sadness and despair, individuals may experience lethargy and fatigue. Meanwhile, during times
Creative therapies, such as art therapy, music therapy, dance or movement therapy, and drama therapy, have gained recognition for their effectiveness in helping people to
Developed by Dr Peter Levine, somatic therapy – sometimes known as somatic experiencing – incorporates the mind, body, and spirit in therapeutic healing. It uses
When we think about parts, our mind might jump straight to a car or a computer. But therapists apply the concept of parts to psychological
The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve and is the longest in the body. It is a large meandering nerve with numerous branches and
Research into the effects of trauma – especially single-episode-present-life trauma – is now well understood among the scientific and psychological community and the wider public.
Somatic Experiencing is a body-centred treatment for trauma, first developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine, author of Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma and In an
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of psychotherapy that considers the relationship between the different aspects of the self – our subpersonalities (or parts).
There are a number of interventions and treatments available to aid trauma recovery, some clinically proven and others anecdotally praised. CBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and
