You may have heard of a little part of the brain called the Amygdala. It’s responsible for recognizing and responding to threat. Our thoughts tell our Amygdala’s when to activate, and we are instantly flooded with adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones are designed to make us react quickly, and prepare…
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Many parents know what it’s like to get a concerned note from a teacher at some point in their child’s school years, however, for some parents, concerns become a regular occurrence. If a child is having difficulties at school, most parents know to start with the basics; vision and hearing. …
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Traditionally, when we’re having a hard time, we’ve been asked to identify and express our emotions. “Tell me... how are you feeling?” We’ve been asked to pay attention to the physical signs of stress and anxiety such as tense muscles and a racing heart. Although increasing our emotional vocabulary, and…
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