by Gina Nelson | Oct 19, 2020 | Anxiety
Can you feel the tension? It’s literally everywhere right now. As a therapist I listen all day to other people’s stories of how they are being affected by the current events in our world. COVID-19 has surely become a chronic condition causing increased stress, fear...
by Gina Nelson | Oct 12, 2020 | Anxiety
The Polyvagal Theory is the science that underlies mammalian connection and defense response…including human beings. Dr. Stephen Porges first published the theory in 1994. The Polyvagal Theory is the first to illustrate the three distinct neural pathways which...
by Gina Nelson | Oct 5, 2020 | Anxiety
The EMDR Life Stress Protocol was initially developed to address maladaptive patterns of response related to attachment styles rooted in developmental trauma. Clients with developmental trauma and attachment issues often experienced stress in their daily life tasks...
by Gina Nelson | Sep 28, 2020 | Anxiety
Do you often question why your mood fluctuates so quickly? Sometimes you think to yourself, “Why did I explode at something that seemed so miniscule?” Well it’s because your autonomic nervous system is at work trying to constantly take in information and formulate a...
by Gina Nelson | Sep 21, 2020 | Forgiveness
One of my favorite authors and mentors in the field of psychology is Harriet Lerner, PhD. Harriet has written many books including New York Times Bestseller The Dance of Anger. I had the pleasure to meet her at my Daring Way™ Courage Camp, and seeing both Harriet...
