Why Assess Movement for Trauma? It may seem unusual to use a movement-based assessment as the starting point for working through trauma. After all, most trauma therapies focus on talking, emotional processing, or cognitive reframing – so why take a different approach? At NuroActiv, we recognise that any form of therapy is ultimately working with…
Stuck in the spin cycle Have you been struggling to be as productive as you want to be? Do you feel your contribution and output at work is less than you expect of yourself? Have you been in a slump and no matter what you’ve tried, you just can’t climb back up again? It wasn’t…
Most trauma therapies focus on the mind. But what if the key to unlocking trauma was movement? Neuroscience shows that the way we move, breathe, and sense the world directly shapes how safe or threatened our brain feels. Trauma healing isn’t just about changing thoughts – it’s about changing the way the nervous system processes…
Ever wonder why your body reacts to stress before you’ve even had a chance to think about it? Why a sound, smell, or situation can trigger a full-body reaction, even when you know logically that you’re safe? This happens because your brain isn’t reacting to the present moment – it’s predicting what’s about to happen…
For years, the dominant approach to trauma healing has been through talking-therapy, journaling, and cognitive techniques. And while these are valuable, they often leave people asking: Why do I still react the same way? Why does my body feel stuck in trauma, even when I’ve mentally processed it? The answer lies in your nervous system….
Introduction Emotions have long been perceived as reactive responses to external stimuli, shaping our thoughts and actions. However, modern neuroscience challenges this classic view by suggesting that emotions are not merely reactions but are actively created and utilised by the predictive brain. This shift in perspective opens up a fascinating exploration into the intricate workings…
When it comes to personal productivity, there are loads and loads of tools, software and systems to help you get closer to your goals. Everything from time management tools, task lists, project management software, mindfulness apps, public speaking courses… I could go on, but you probably know this area as much if not better than…
Just suck it in and blow it out… If you don’t know much about breathing, then there’s breathing and there’s breathing… Just because you suck air in and blow it out again, doesn’t mean that you’re doing it efficiently or with purpose. I mean, obviously you are doing it with some purpose – to keep…
Let’s get clear If you read the first article in this series, you’ll be aware that there are many areas involved in your frustration at not being as productive as you believe you can be. Add to this the fact that you may not be making as good or as clear decisions as you need…