book review – connecting to our ancestral past
Family constellation work is designed to help reveal the hidden dynamics in a family or relationships.
book review – nurturing resilience
Developmental trauma (moment of conception to age two or three) describes the impact of adverse experiences on a child’s relationships. It’s pre-cognitive, pre-verbal and can’t be recalled. It affects the child’s brain and personality development.
book review – the plastic mind
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganise its structure and function. A process of synaptic pruning leads to the weakening and eventual death of infrequently used neural pathways whilst learning and new experiences cause new neural pathways to strengthen.
book review – Polyvagal theory
Polyvagal Theory is an approach to understanding trauma. It highlights the role of the vagus nerve in emotion regulation, social connection and the fear response.