Emotion Regulation is the bridge where the Counselor and the Coach meet. It is the ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience with a range of strategies, rather than just reacting impulsively. Biologically, it is the functional...
Read moreSince the Limbic System doesn’t respond to logic, this list focuses on somatic (body-based) and sensory inputs to signal safety to the brain. The Limbic Soothing Checklist How to “Turn Off the Alarm” when your brain feels hijacked. When you...
Read moreWhen people are overwhelmed, their Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) essentially goes offline – this is why we can’t “think straight” when we’re panicked. Here is a punchy, science-backed “Brain Hack” you can add to your Article Library or as a pop-up...
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If the Prefrontal Cortex is the CEO of the brain, the Limbic System is the “Emergency Response Team” and the “Heart of the Operation.” Located deep in the center ofthe brain (the “midbrain”), it is an ancient network that developed Read more
In the architecture of the brain, the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) is the “CEO of the Mind.” Here is the breakdown of its primary functions and why it matters to your practice: 1. Executive Function (The Manager) The PFC is responsible Read more
That is an almost perfect analogy. In fact, Carl Jung was deeply influenced by Eastern philosophy, and the Yin and Yang symbol (the Taijitu) is perhaps the most accurate visual representation of how the Ego and Shadow function together. Here Read more
The best way to visualize the relationship between the Ego and the Shadow is to think of them as a see-saw. As one goes up, the other must go down. They are two sides of the same coin, and they Read more
“Surviving” shadow work is the right way to frame it, because it is essentially a controlled demolition of your current ego. It’s messy, exhausting, and can feel like you’re losing your mind before you find your “Self.” To survive it Read more
In psychology, the “Shadow” is a concept popularized by Carl Jung, referring to the hidden, repressed, or “darker” parts of our personality. While Jung worked in the realm of the subconscious, modern neuroscience allows us to look at what is Read more
Here, the conversation moves from “illness” to “biology”. Mental health isn’t just a feeling—it’s a physical state. 1. THE FOG: What’s happening? When you struggle with depression, anxiety, or trauma, your brain’s “wiring” changes: The Battery is Low: Your reward Read more