What Really Does Happen in ‘Vagus’?
What happens in ‘vagus’ does not stay there! The vagus nerve has powerful influence on our state of well-being.
Stressed Out, Burnt Out and Looking for a Way Out! Resiliency Practices for Professionals Serving Others
Service professions do not have to lead to burn out, compassion fatigue or secondary stress, but often do, especially with the added challenges of a pandemic.
You Can Make a Difference! A Human Trafficking training with Focus for the Family and Childcare Worker
When a trafficking survivor is asked what would have lessened their vulnerability, the reply often is: “One trustworthy person in my life”. It is possible you could be that person.
Uniquely Positioned: A Human Trafficking Course for Chaplains
It may be true that “The eye does not see what the mind does not recognize”. As a chaplain, you are uniquely positioned to be a safe person that can make a difference in a trafficking victim’s life, but if you have limited awareness of the indicators and dynamics of the trafficking world that opportunity may be missed.
Marginalization & Traumatization Related to Human Trafficking
Factors of Risk and Heightened Vulnerability and the Impact of Trauma to the Person with Lived Experience of Being Trafficked
The Power of Play
Play is powerful – both for children and adults. Play shapes the brain, invigorates relationships, stirs the imagination and is a crucial part of development.
Demystifying Dissociation
Have you ever day-dreamed? Experienced road hypnosis? Lost track of time? Then you have joined the rest of humanity by dissociating ever so slightly!