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.
Our stress response allows us to react quickly to threats. Our body is naturally and automatically programmed to respond to frightening situations. Its goal is… Read More »The 4 Types of Stress Response: Understanding the Biology of Trauma and Sovereignty
Having and experiencing emotions is a normal part of our lives. Everyone has them, both positive and negative. When we are able to effectively manage… Read More »Emotional Dysregulation & the Stress Response: A Guide to Trauma Recovery
Forgiveness Sets Us Free From Anger And Resentment There is much anger in the world today. We are angry at our government. We’re pissed off… Read More »The Psychology of Resentment: A Naturopathic Guide to Forgiveness and Emotional Healing
Boundary issues most often present themselves in our closest relationships. We want to trust these individuals. We automatically assume they will honor and respect us. … Read More »How to Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries for Better Relationships and Self-Esteem
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… Read More »Healing the Inner Child: A Clinical Guide to Trauma Recovery and Emotional Balance
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… Read More »Finding Your Authentic Self: What It Means To Be The True You
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… Read More »The Neurobiology of Narcissistic Love: Brain Chemistry, Trauma Bonding, and the Illusion of Attachment
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… Read More »The Wounded Healer: A Clinical and Intuitive Path to Trauma Recovery
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… Read More »Loving Someone with C-PTSD: A Clinical Partner’s Guide to Supporting Trauma Survivors
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… Read More »Step-by-Step Grounding Technique for Anxiety Relief and Emotional Regulation