Tag: Neuroscience
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What Happens in Your Brain After Betrayal Trauma
After betrayal trauma your brain’s alarm system gets stuck in the ON like Donkey Kong position, which affects memory, and ability to think clearly. Understanding these changes explains why you feel unsafe, hopeless and unable to move forward—and why calming the nervous system is key to healing.
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Looking for Answers From Your Therapist? It Might Be Trauma
Have you ever been in therapy and just want your therapist to tell you what to do? If you’ve ever felt blocked, this is a survival response. Trauma blocks access to your decision-making brain. This article explains what’s really happening and why feeling stuck in sessions is common after trauma.
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The Science of Hypnosis – fMRI & EEG Studies
Recent brain imaging studies using fMRI and EEG confirm that hypnosis creates measurable changes in brain function. These include reduced cognitive control, enhanced mind-body communication, and decreased self-criticism. Such changes validate hypnosis as a distinct brain state—beyond simple relaxation or placebo—and explain its effectiveness in pain relief, behavioral change, and emotional healing.
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Why Talk Therapy Might Leave You Feeling a Little Stuck
Is Talk Therapy REALLY Helping You? Have you ever wondered why you’re not gaining the insights you hoped for from talk therapy? Maybe you’ve been attending sessions for weeks, months, or even years, trying different therapists and modalities, searching for understanding. Many of my clients come to me with this experience. Talk therapy can be…
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Neuroscience on Trauma & Iatrogenic Injury
Trauma is a profound experience that can leave lasting imprints on the brain, body, and mind. When it comes to healing, many turn to therapy, believing that sharing their story will help release its grip. While discussing trauma with a therapist can foster understanding and healing, it’s equally important to acknowledge the potential risks, including…
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Why Knowing “Why” Doesn’t Help Fix Problems
Imagine you’re in a burning house. The flames are spreading, and you’re engulfed in smoke. At that moment, it doesn’t matter how the fire started, who lit the match, or why the house is burning. The priority is getting out to safety. Once you’re safe, then you can reflect on the cause. This analogy is…
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How Drugs Hijack Your Brain
How Drugs Hijack Your Brain Your brain is designed for survival so it focuses on 2 things: Pleasure = GoodPain = Bad Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps you feel pleasure on a scale out of ten. A really great day where everything flows and the sun is shining is 10/10 🙂 Coke, amphetamines, prescription…
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How Your Brain is Designed to Take You Out
Does it ever feel like some days you are just surviving? Like you barely make it through the day? You’re not enjoying your life. You wish you were somewhere else. There’s a reason for this. Your brain has been wired to survive but you want to be somewhere else. Somewhere you’re actually thriving. What this…
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