Overview Connection to the body is the foundation of connection to self, connection to others, and connection to the natural world. Transference is when feelings, attitudes, associations originally experienced with important people from the past are transferred onto...
Links between pain and trauma Polyvagal theory developed by Dr Stephen Porges is very influential in the trauma world. The essence of polyvagal theory is that feeling safe is the fundamental drive for humans. If there is the perception of danger ('neuroception' is the...
This webinar was designed to explore how 'Relational Touch' supports embodiment and grounding to heal trauma. When our physiology is stuck, we are stuck. Understanding the protective reflexes of 'fight-or-flight' or 'freeze' is a key piece in working with trauma....
The new tension-release techniqueThe latest relaxation technique is perfect for people who can’t sit still 'If you have no patience for mindfulness and you’re too fidgety to meditate, a new approach to tackling stress has just reached the UK’s most...
The very nature of trauma is that it is overwhelming - it’s more than the organism can cope with. Trauma shatters our worldview and rules of fairness and justice no longer seem to apply. Trauma often leads to a spiritual crisis and a profound re-evaluation of meaning....
TRE in London Evening Standard: 24th Sept 2018 'Shaking meditation: the new mindfulness craze set to take London by storm. 'There's more to finding zen than sitting still. A new technique releases tension by moving your muscles.' For full article click here Meditation...
Learn how to feel Body College is dedicated to body-based tools, back by science, to change anxiety, pain and trauma. The most important decisions your brain is making are 'Am I safe?' and 'How much energy is it going to cost me to respond'. We are constantly...