The Quiet Force: How Nervous System Regulation Shapes Family, Work, & School Environments
In the intricate web of human connections, there exists a subtle yet powerful force that molds the very fabric of our interactions and experiences – nervous system regulation. The nervous system, responsible for processing and responding to stressors, plays a pivotal role in shaping how individuals navigate challenges and uncertainties.
What is Attachment & What Is My Attachment Style?
Attachment isn’t a luxury or a parenting style. It’s a biological need. When we’re born, we have a natural instinct to stay close to our caregivers for security. We need the adults around us to survive.
The quality of these first relationships matter. It builds the foundation for self-worth, communication, safety, and our ability to navigate relationships.
Book Recommendations: What’s On My Nightstand
I love to read. I always have. Anyone who knows me knows that recommending books is one of my favorite pastimes. Making a top five list is a monumental task. There are just so many to choose from! In fact, it was so difficult that I ended up with ten. Happy reading!
Helping Children Build Self-Esteem
Children want to feel like they are valued for their unique contributions in their families and peer groups. They long to feel significant and look for ways to stand out. In families I often find siblings take on very different roles in order to count. If one child excels in athletics, the other will focus on academics or cultivate other talents.
Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting
Parenting today can feel overwhelming with the amount of parenting material flooding the market. How do you know which one to choose? What one thing can you do for your child that would make the most difference in their life? Dr. John Gottman has been studying families for over twenty years to discover which children develop successfully and why. The answer lies in emotional intelligence. He found children who were Emotion Coached performed better on measures of peer relationships, academic performance, and employment than children who were parented in any other way.
Biofeedback: How to Make Your Body Work for You
Biofeedback devices give you information about your body’s functioning. With the help of a therapist, you can learn to control your breathing and heart rate to help regulate and self-soothe in moments of stress.
By changing your thoughts, emotions or behavior you are able to control your body’s reaction. Feedback allows you to see in real time how your body is responding to your thoughts. A therapist can then lead you through guided meditation or breathing exercises to help you learn how to alter your state of being. This can help the condition for which you sought treatment.