Our emotional and psychological health are directly affected by what is happening in our gut and what signals our brain is receiving. Watch The Gut-Brain Axis (documentary).
"Resilient leaders are perceived more positively in an organization,".
Recent research indicates that development across a few key factors will enable a leader to become more resilient and more effective.
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An exceptionally clear explanation of how trauma affects our autonomic nervous system and activities that support self-regulation and healing: Trauma and the nervous system: a polyvagal perspective by The Trauma Foundation
"Pay attention to your gut-brain connection – it may contribute to your anxiety and digestion problems." Harvard Health
We're neurocosmopolitan thanks to variations in the human genome. We think differently because of our culture, life experience, genetics, education and brain wiring. Neurodiversity resources.
“No matter where you start, you can grow towards attachment security, what we call ‘earned security’” Therapist Uncensored TU31 Attachment on a spectrum: Navigating adult insecurity and security.
Deb Dana discusses how our mind creates stories from information relayed by our nervous system, and how we can rewrite the script to move toward security. TU110: Therapist Uncensored Podcast
Release yourself from those stress chains! Understanding our survival responses (fight, flight, freeze) can support you to self-regulate, manage stress and grow personally and professionally. Madhumita Murgia
Resources for adult survivors of childhood trauma and for parents and carers of children with development trauma. Beacon House
The MyGrief app is specifically designed to support bereaved individuals and their family and friends. Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement
"Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up." Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains the long-term impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Please use caution and be gentle with yourself when accessing potentially distressing material online.
I acknowledge the Yuin, Jerringja and Wangal people, traditional owners of the unceded lands on which I live, study and work. I value the traditional knowledge and healing practices of all cultures. Walking on Country
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