Explore a comprehensive collection of articles on healing trauma, recovery, and reclaiming your medical sovereignty. Dr. Rita Louise, PhD, bridges the gap between biological stress responses—including Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn—and the energetic impact of past experiences. Learn how to identify the roots of chronic trauma, understand the role of the nervous system in emotional health, and discover intuitive tools to move from a state of survival into a life of authentic self-expression and wholeness.
We can all act childish every now and then especially when we our world is challenged. While we may appear to be adults on the outside, when situations occur, that trigger one of our scripts, our wounded “inner child”, can appear and take over the show. This unconscious part of ourselves can at times covertly control our demeanor. In some situations this part of ourselves can unknowingly run our lives.
Many people want to be happy and experience a life filled with joy and bliss. One component to being happy on a consistent basis is through connecting with your authentic self. We stay true to who we really are when we are authentic to ourselves. There is a level of congruency within us. Our inner world aligns with our outer world. What we think and believe matches what we say and do.
You start a new relationship. As you evaluate events that have transpired between the two of you issues arise and a serious and potentially dreaded question comes to the surface, “Does he love me?”
The term “Wounded Healer” refers to a person who has undergone intense pain and suffering and used these injuries to transform him or herself. They emerge from this profound transformation more in touch with their authentic inner nature with a greater awareness of themselves. These individuals become a source of wisdom and inspiration for others.
If you find that you have fallen in love with an abuse or trauma survivor, understand right up front that healing is possible. Sometimes by understanding what your partner has been through can help you to better support them as they work through their tangled up and confused inner world.
Grounding is a great way to revive your energy as well as prepare yourself for meditating, doing healing work or even letting go of an uncomfortable situation at home or work. If you are interested, in learning how to ground your body, mind & spirit, here is a free recorded grounding meditation that you can listen to anytime.