After my divorce, I realized that my daughter and I were now “the family unit”. I wanted to reconnect with her before the dreaded teen years. Our relationship, previously strong, […]
Trauma Response: When the Breath of Life becomes the Kiss of Death
In the past 15 years there has been a blossoming of new brain research which has resulted in a deeper understanding of the mechanics of the trauma response. Physical traumas, such as motor vehicle accidents or surgeries; or emotional such as sexual or emotional abuse or war veterans – all share a similar pattern.