What is Polyvagal Theory and How Does It Affect Us?
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes feel calm and relaxed in certain situations but anxious and stressed in others? Polyvagal Theory offers a compelling explanation to help us understand how our bodies discern safety from perceived threats. This theory, developed...
Why Does EMDR Work: Several Theories
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-validated treatment modality that has shown consistently good outcomes in treating conditions such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The exact mechanisms behind why EMDR works have not been...
Five Ideas for Bringing Dads out of Isolation
Being a dad is hard. Even as many parts of fatherhood can be fulfilling, energizing, and inspiring, it’s also really hard. Dads can constantly feel like they must be “on” all the time. This ever-present sense of pressure to perform across multiple responsibilities is...
The Secret to Being Your Sharpest: Balancing Work, Replenishment, and Honing
Once, two lumberjacks were tasked with chopping wood for ten hours every day. One lumberjack chopped constantly throughout the ten hours and never paused or took a break. The other lumberjack chopped wood for nine hours, but every day, he also took one hour off in the...