The vagus nerve is a core component of our nervous systems. It runs from the brain throughout the body and is directly connected to the parasympathetic nervous system (the relaxation response.)
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Wait for it . . . because I’m about to blow the lid off this thing: did you know that regular, in-person, face-to-face communication decreases your risk of mental illness?
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Awhile back, a good friend of mine named Brittany started a travel blog, Transformed Thru Travel, as a vehicle for sharing how she uses her experiences traveling to heal and manage her symptoms of PTSD.
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This week I came across a post on Transformed Thru Travel on Misguided Urgency. If you haven’t checked out her blog, give it a go. She writes about travel and often reflects on how she has used the act of traveling to manage and recover from her PTSD.
Read MoreThis is an excellent TED talk about new approaches to substance abuse and current deficits in addiction treatment.
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It’s been a busy few months: completing my certificate of advanced graduate study, settling into a new clinical position, and preparing to take my mental health licensing exam. As such, I’ve scaled back a bit on teaching for the summer and have been taking the time to deepen my understanding of yoga and psychotherapy practices.
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