I often say that trauma covers, hides, conceals our true nature, and a big part of the healing process is learning to shed those layers to allow your best, most wonderful self to shine through. 
Clearing the "debris" of the past also creates space for new growth, new discoveries!
Here's to creating a healthy future!
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Year of the Inner Child: Spring

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What is interoception and how does developing this ability impact the brain? 
So glad you asked! 
In this episode, we explore this concept of interoception and all of the benefits to the brain of increasing our awareness of our internal states!
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What Is Interoception?

Did you know that there is a breathing technique that can boost your energy?
Indeed there is - let's practice the power breath!
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Power Breath (let's get energized!)

Today we are going to explore the benefits of bringing some moving into a breathing practice (particularly great for children, adolescents, and those with ADHD) because it does not require the body to be still!
Give it a try and notice the simultaneous calming and energizing effects of this practice.
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Moving Breath (particularly great for those with ADHD)

In today's video, I walk you step by step through the Body Breath Meditation. This is a powerful visualization, because it combines a variety of the breathing techniques we been learning in this series to address multiple trauma symptoms, such as interoception, diaphragmatic breathing, right hemisphere activation, and positive emotion induction.
Get comfy and enjoy!
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Body Breath Meditation

Did you know that extending exhalations leads to "longer parasympathetic (relaxation response) activation? Well indeed it does --- and that's a helpful thing to know, because that means we can use prolonged exhalation to help ground and self-soothe.
Follow along and practice this 5-5-8-2 Breath technique and see if you notice a difference when you slow down your exhale!
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Year of the Inner Child: Spring

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