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Navigating Crisis: Regulating Your Nervous System in the Face of Wildfires
Anxiety Therapy, Trauma Therapy Sarah Rezak Anxiety Therapy, Trauma Therapy Sarah Rezak

Navigating Crisis: Regulating Your Nervous System in the Face of Wildfires

As a holistic and somatic trauma therapist living in Pasadena, California, I’m sharing my own personal experience with a flooded nervous system during the last 7 days of the Eaton Fire. We are all aware of the devastation encountered by residents of Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena, Pasadena, and surrounding areas. Fires have stolen our homes, lives, businesses, schools, churches, parks, hiking trails, and more. Learn more about resourcing yourself in a crisis. Find pro-bono services available to support your well-being.

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Covert Emotional Abuse and Narcissistic Parents: Breaking Free from the Invisible Chains

Covert Emotional Abuse and Narcissistic Parents: Breaking Free from the Invisible Chains

Many people think of abuse as something obvious—yelling, hitting, or bullying. But sometimes, abuse is more subtle, hidden beneath the surface. This type is called covert emotional abuse. It’s sneaky and difficult to spot, especially when it happens in families. When the abuser is a parent, the damage can last into adulthood. It can affect relationships and the way we see ourselves.

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