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Julie Phelan, PhD, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor and Social Psychologist
The Biology of Trauma
A helpful model for understanding the biology of the trauma response (at least, IMO).
Grounding Techniques
A list of practical ways to ground yourself when your thoughts are spiraling, emotions are running high, and/or you're dissociated.
Placebo Effect
The neurobiology underpinning the placebo response. Super geeky but interesting (imho).
Activating the Vagus Nerve
A variety of ways to activate the vagus nerve and shift out of fight or flight towards a calmer state of being.
The Physiological Response to Trauma and its Implications for Counseling
A very nerdy summary of the neurobiology of trauma and how it impacts counseling.
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