Inner Alignment
502 21 Avenue N.E. T2E 1S8 Calgary, AB, Canada

Messy. Accurate. People are often surprised to learn that most of #trauma therapy isn't actually talking directly about trauma- it involves getting to know ours...elf and our needs without judgement, learning to extend genuine kindness and care inward, and growing skills to advocate for what we need to thrive. The concept behind this doodle is Allostatic Load, which I'll be unpacking a little more in a post later this week. [Image description: black handwritten style text on white background. Text between asterisks indicates red colored text. if you've experienced trauma you may need: - MORE sleep than most people - *a routine that values gentle movement* - to take breaks during arguments or intense emotional experiences - *long term therapy even after 'processing' the experience* - Space to check out of social events & recharge - *More time to get to know someone before trusting them* @LINDSAYBRAMAN] Image Description provided by Lauren Bee

A beautiful message for those who may need it!

https://www.mindbodygreen.com//why-downtime-is-now-conside

https://themighty.com//fight-flight-freeze-fawn-trauma-r/

https://www.mindbodygreen.com//common-mistakes-people-make

An excellent infographic shared from the Master Series on the Clinical Application of Compassion series running this month. I've found approaching shame with se...lf-compassion practices to be life-changing. "Transforming shame with self-compassion." NICABM See key resources for learning Mindful Self-Compassion in comments below.

Sometimes you have to stand up for yourself, to yourself. ~Atticus. // via @josie.doodles

Healing is not a linear process...

https://www.goodtherapy.org//internalized-oppression-livin

https://www.goodtherapy.org//how-person-with-narcissism-re

A self-love exercise. Take time today! #mentalhealth @gemmacorrell

Resilience. // via @revelatori

https://tinybuddha.com//5-psychological-strategies-ease-/

Wednesday Wellness via HealthyPlace: These strategies may help you cope when you're triggered.

Gentle reminder: tending to yourself doesn't have to be complicated or lengthy. : instagram.com/lisaoliveratherapy

You don't always need to be productive. // via @gmf.designs