Survivors of coercive environments may develop a range of adaptive coping mechanisms to manage both peer and staff-related coercion. These can include physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and...
How do survivors reconstruct bodily autonomy after trauma-induced disconnection from the physical self?
Understanding Bodily Autonomy
Bodily autonomy refers to an individual's right to control...
Touch is an essential part of human life, but for people who have experienced traumatic events, it can be difficult to feel safe and comfortable being touched. This process involves changing...
Fear is an emotional response to perceived threats that can be both beneficial and harmful. Conscious relaxation techniques have been used for centuries to reduce fear and its negative impacts on...
Survivors who have experienced traumatic events such as abuse, assault, accidents, natural disasters, or warfare often struggle with balancing reflective self-understanding with their active...
The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating bodily functions that are critical to survival such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, digestion, and immune function. It responds...
Emotions play an important role in human life, influencing how we think, behave and interact with others. Conflict is also an inevitable part of life, as it arises from differences in thoughts,...
Trauma is a painful experience that can leave lasting impacts on an individual's physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. It is often accompanied by feelings of fear, helplessness,...
Repeated Behaviors Under Stress Contribute to Habit Formation
Have you ever noticed that when you're stressed out, certain behaviors become more automatic? You may find yourself reaching for...
Sexual desire is often associated with pleasure, excitement, and excitement; however, it may also carry fear, discomfort, anxiety, and shame. Numbing out from these feelings is a common coping...