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Why Suppressed Emotions Resurface Later (and How Therapy Helps You Process Them Now)
Emotions play many important roles into your human experience. Emotions are information for what you need, value, and provide important direction for future action. Emotions also ensure connection with others, and yourself, through helping you communicate deeper desires, and experiences, which allow you to bond through empathy and compassion. Yet we all find ourselves suppressing certain emotions, or certain experiences, throughout our lives or in specific relationships. It is a natural and sometimes protective mechanism for us to continue to function at the level we function.
The Science of Sleep: Why Sleep is Vital to Nervous System Regulation and Wellbeing
Do you ever wake up from what should have been a night of “plenty of sleep” only to still feeling exhausted, foggy, and sluggish? High-quality sleep isn’t just about hours in bed—it’s deeply tied to how well your nervous system transitions into a state of calm.
How to Map Your Nervous System
In this blog, we begin to provide a detailed description and guided practice of how to map your nervous system. Mapping your nervous system practice involves developing a deeper understanding of how your body responds to stress, relaxation, and everyday stimuli. By observing bodily sensations, emotional responses, and thought patterns, you create a personalized framework that helps you navigate your nervous system's unique landscapes. Let's begin to build awareness from the inside out.
Boundaries: A Radical Act of Self-care
An exploration of boundaries as a radical act of self-care. We’ll discuss what boundaries actually are, why they’re difficult to set, and why we need them both for our mental health and for the health of our relationships.
What is Vagal Toning?
Part two in our two-part series about the Nervous System! We’ll explore the vagus nerve, the definition of vagal tone, and practices to regulate our nervous system.
An Introduction to Understanding Your Nervous System
Take some time to learn what is happening in your nervous system. We explain the purpose of your nervous system, how it impacts you on a day to day, and explain polyvagal theory. Gain a better understanding of how the mind and body are connected and influence each other.
The Impact of Trauma on your Mind and Body
Trauma is not just a category of experiences, it is also about our response to those experiences. An ongoing stressor can be a traumatic experience, as can the betrayal of trust in a relationship, a physical accident, or suddenly losing someone important to you.
How to Make Friends As An Adult
We are wired for both social connection and for acting defensive in order to protect ourselves and our nervous system is part of this equation. This means, in order to create positive social connections — we need to feel safe enough.
5 Ways to Manage Overwhelm
When we end up feeling overwhelmed, it’s a sign that we’re struggling. Take a moment to consider how this shows up for you. Do you notice it in your mind, or in your body?
Holiday Gift Guide
It’s about that time of the year when we start holiday shopping. Are you looking for gifts that support healing + mental health for your loved ones this year? We’ve got you covered. From navigating anxiety to gifts for children and adolescents, our team at Nourished Wellness Group has put together a Holiday Gift Guide for you.
The Benefits of Walk Talk Therapy
Learn more about the Walk Talk Therapy, how it works, and the benefits.
High Functioning Anxiety + What to Do About It
So, what is it like to experience ‘High Functioning Anxiety’? On the outside others may see you as punctual, driven, detail-oriented, and successful. On the inside, it may not feel as easy or positive as it looks.
5 Things to Know About EMDR
Learn more about why Nourished Wellness Group offers EMDR therapy, the benefits, and what to expect from an EMDR session.
Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation
What is nervous system dysregulation? Our nervous systems are meant to move flexibly between our three states. When we get stuck in the mobilized or immobilized state, our mind and body’s focus is on survival. We can be chronically stuck in a stress response prepared to fight, flee, or freeze.
Holistic Healing: Breathwork
Nourished works with a curated list of holistic partners to provide supplemental support to your treatment plans. Learn more about how breathwork can support your holistic healing.
Your Nervous System
Our nervous system is always impacting us. Did you know that depending on which nervous system state you are in, the way you perceive your inner and outer experiences can look drastically different?
The Mind-Body Connection
We are learning so many new things about mental health and one of the biggest paradigm shifts is that there is a connection between our minds and our bodies.