How we respond to and recover from the challenges of life is an indicator of our wellbeing and ability to learn and grow. It begs the question of how one faces the trials, tribulations, and traumas of life. Understanding the connection between our mind and body can play a crucial role in this process.
Traumatic events that are not fully or properly processed can cause post-traumatic stress and symptoms. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a type of structured somatic therapy that has been shown to be effective in healing our brains from trauma as well as a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression and OCD. Read more about what EMDR is and what to expect if you are considering this therapy approach.
Our skin crawls when we are disgusted and our heart feels like it is about to burst when we are full of joy. We are left breathless in the face of beauty and our stomach drops when we receive a fright or shock. These expressions are not a coincidence. What do they tell us about about the link between our mind and our bodies?
