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Attention is often treated as something we should be able to control. This article explores ADHD through a nervous system lens, offering a different way to understand attention and practical ways to support focus without relying on stimulants.
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What does it actually mean to say trauma is stored in the body? A somatic perspective on trauma, the nervous system and how the body learns patterns of protection.
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Recent criticism of Polyvagal Theory has sparked important conversations. This article explores what has changed, what hasn't and why the nervous system remains central to trauma-informed care.
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