My approach to problematic substance use and behaviours starts with understanding the root cause and the role that the substance use or problematic behaviour has for you. I can work with you from either an abstinence or harm reduction model. I will focus on working with you to understand their relationship to the substance orContinue reading “My Approach to Problematic Substance Use and Behaviours”
Tag Archives: Nervous System Dysregulation
The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Pain
Trauma and Chronic Pain are difficult to live with; they often occur together and exacerbate each other. This can make recovery more difficult and your experience with each condition worse. Some treatments can bring healing and reduce your suffering for both conditions. How Trauma Can Influence Chronic Pain Trauma and Chronic Pain can influence eachContinue reading “The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Pain”
Grounding Techniques that Use Your Senses
Grounding Techniques that use your senses are about using your senses to regain control of your body can help you when you are dysregulated. They can be good to help to ground you in the present moment. Examples of Grounding Techniques that Use Your Senses Scent Photo by Ruslan Zh on Unsplash Taste Sound PhotoContinue reading “Grounding Techniques that Use Your Senses”
Breathing Grounding Techniques
Breathing grounding techniques are beneficial to help yourself feel more regulated. Furthermore, deep breathing quiets the sympathetic (fight or slight; stress response) part of the autonomic nervous system, which triggers the relaxation response of the parasympathetic nervous system. However, deep breathing needs practice and you want to practice deep breathing when you don’t have highContinue reading “Breathing Grounding Techniques”