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Slower Is Faster: A Somatic and Psychodynamic Approach to Healing
In a culture that prizes productivity, speed, and instant results, the idea that “slower is faster” can feel counterintuitive, especially...
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 8


Anxiety in the Body: A Somatic Approach to Calming Down
When anxiety hits, most of us instinctively go straight to our heads. We try to think positive thoughts. We push through the discomfort....
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 5


When Safety Feels Unfamiliar: Healing After Unstable Beginnings
When we grow up in environments where instability is the norm, our nervous systems learn to adapt. In the absence of consistent care or...
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 2


Welcoming tears
There is scientific evidence that supports what many therapists have long witnessed in the therapy room: crying helps us feel better. Dr....
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 2


Understanding Shame and Guilt: A Guide for Your Inner Landscape
Shame and guilt are self-conscious emotions that often feel similar, but they have very different effects on our mental and emotional...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 25


Morning Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Work With It
Many people wake up with a tight chest, racing thoughts or a sense of dread they cannot quite explain. Morning anxiety is more common...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 19


Meeting the Shadow: A Jungian Perspective with a Somatic Lens
Carl Jung, one of the most influential figures in modern psychology, introduced the idea of the shadow as a central part of our inner...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 19


Living Within the Window of Tolerance: A Somatic Perspective on Stress and Safety
The concept of the Window of Tolerance is foundational to trauma recovery work and nervous system regulation. First introduced by Dr....
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 6


Understanding the Freeze Response: Why You Couldn't Fight Back
Have you ever walked away from a distressing experience feeling frustrated with yourself for not speaking up or taking action? Or found...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 4


Healing Trauma Through the Body: A Somatic Approach
When it comes to trauma, many of us think of painful memories, intrusive thoughts, or overwhelming emotions. But as pioneering trauma...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 1
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