This article discusses all that you can look forward to when embarking on a recovery and healing journey, getting started, staying focused, and have self compassion along the way.

When you're triggered, it's important to focus on self-care and to take steps to calm your mind and body. Here are some strategies that you can use to cope with being triggered and also steps into addressing underlying trauma and getting help.

Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly breathing or deep breathing, is a breathing technique that engages the diaphragm, a muscle located between the chest and the abdomen.

When we breathe in, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, allowing the lungs to expand and fill with air. This type of breathing is often used in practices like yoga and meditation, but it can be beneficial for anyone to incorporate into their daily life.

This blog article covers more information on what diaphragmatic breathing is, how to do it, and the benefits of the practice.

Did you know that our brains can change? When we create a habit or behavior, our brains create what is called a neural pathway. This pathway is connected by dendrites and passes information from neuron to neuron. The more a behavior is performed, the more dendrites are formed. I like to imagine these pathways as carved-out, clear hiking trails. Learn more by reading how to rewire your brain.

Recovery is not a straight line.