I read a book about 29 survivors who had all attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. ALL of them regretted their decision to jump AS SOON AS THEY JUMPED. In another article, Dr Freedenthal found that of …
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![“When post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) first made it into the diagnostic manuals, we only focused on dramatic incidents like rapes, assaults, or accidents to explain the origins of the emotional breakdowns in our patients. Gradually, we came to understand that the most severe dysregulation occurred in people who, as children, lacked a consistent caregiver” (Van Der Kolk, in Porges, 2011: xi-xii) This is COMPLEX TRAUMA.](https://i0.wp.com/cdn1.jennynurick.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/26_10_2021_CPTSD-and-Dysregulation-copy-scaled.jpg?fit=650%2C650&ssl=1)
PTSD and Dysregulation
If you have been following me for a while, then you know I talk about this a LOT. Gone are the days when we can think it’s okay for children to be raised in homes where there is violence, abuse, …
![Research Proves Benefits of Gratitude Improved relationships (Algoe, Haidt, & Gable, 2008) Increased life satisfaction (Froh, Safick, & Emmons, 2008) Improves psychological health and happiness (Emmons & Shelton, 2002) Improved sleep – Journaling Increased mental fortitude – reduced stress Increased physical health Improved self-esteem Reduced tendency to compare self to others](https://i0.wp.com/cdn1.jennynurick.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1-9-scaled.jpg?fit=650%2C650&ssl=1)
Research Proves Benefits Of Gratitude
The word gratitude comes from the Latin gratia, meaning grace or gratefulness. Its root is linked to kindness, beauty and giving (Emmons & Shelton, 2002). We can express gratitude towards others or something greater than self (like nature or Source) …
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9 Simple Tips To Manage Your Stress
What do you do to self-soothe when you are stressed? Do you pick up a drink? Do you find yourself in front of the cupboard tucking into a whole packet of dark chocolate McVities Digestives (for the Brits reading this)? …
![ALL ABOUT STRESS… Stress is a biological response to a perceived threat That threat might be a work deadline It could be a job interview, a fight with your partner It could be the thought of illness or tragedy Persistent worry](https://i0.wp.com/cdn1.jennynurick.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1-6-scaled.jpg?fit=650%2C650&ssl=1)
All About Stress
Some information to help us better understand stress and chronic stress and the physical impact. Here are some great reasons to be managing our stress Have a wonderful, stress-free day. Much love, Jen
![When you have grown up in an unsafe environment, your nervous system is always on high alert, watching out for danger. Over time, it can be difficult for your nervous system to come back into a state of balance, so it becomes dysregulated. This might mean you feel stressed and anxious most of the time, and you might be jumpy and have extreme emotional reactions that you feel unable to control. ](https://i0.wp.com/cdn1.jennynurick.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot-2021-03-29-at-13.00.46.png?fit=295%2C295&ssl=1)
What You Need To Know About Dysregulation
When you have grown up in an unsafe environment, your nervous system is always on high alert, watching out for danger. Over time, it can be difficult for your nervous system to come back into a state of balance, so …
![What causes a dysregulated nervous system A trauma or event in the past that we could not process at the time, so it didn’t complete and got stuck in our nervous system. Continued exposure to danger and stress. Addictive substances Living in an unsafe environment Life transitions such as death, pregnancy, divorce etc.](https://i0.wp.com/cdn1.jennynurick.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/17_03_2021_What-causes-a-dysregulated-nervous-system-copy-scaled.jpg?fit=650%2C650&ssl=1)
What Causes a Dysregulated Nervous System?
The role of our nervous system is to ensure we survive. If we are under attack, it prepares us to move quickly, and if we are safe, it ensures other bodily functions such as digestion continue. Our parasympathetic nervous system …
![Number 1 - CONNECTION – being with supportive people, not isolating, accepting help, joining a group that could build joy in your life. Number 2 - NURTURE WELLBEING – get a minimum of 7 hours sleep a night, eat plenty of fruit and veg, exercise, meditate. Number 3 – PURPOSE – do service, help others, have realistic goals Number 4 – HEALTHY MIND SPACE – Try some CBT techniques, learn to accept what you can’t change, look for the positive, start a gratitude practice.](https://i0.wp.com/cdn1.jennynurick.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-22-at-20.28.56.png?fit=272%2C298&ssl=1)
4 Tips for Building Resilience
Resilience is “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress” and can be developed by everyone.???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????:What can I do to increase connection …
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9 Tips to Manage the Silly Season Anxiety
Research shows that Christmas is one of the top 6 most stressful life events, up there with divorce and moving to a new house. This year we were planning to rent out our house from the 26th December. I knew …
![HOW IS AN ‘ANXIETY DISORDER’ DIFFERENT TO ‘NORMAL ANXIETY’?](https://i0.wp.com/cdn1.jennynurick.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1-1-scaled.jpg?fit=650%2C650&ssl=1)
How Is An ‘Anxiety Disorder’ Different To ‘Normal Anxiety’?
Anxiety is a normal feeling when there is something to be anxious about, like a job interview or a deadline at work. It can help you focus and get the job done. Once the interview or deadline is over, the …