© 2024 by Megan Hunter, MBA Navigating conflicts, especially high-conflict situations, is undoubtedly emotionally draining and mentally exhausting. In fact, the three words voiced most often from those involved in high-conflict are chaos, exhaustion and confusion. Whether it’s a challenging romantic relationship or friendship, a contentious workplace, or a family dispute, high-conflict interactions have a…
Read MoreAllan Schore: What is Polyvagal Theory
What Polyvagal Theory is about is fundamentally the centrality of the autonomic nervous system in the human experience,” says Allan Schore, Ph.D. as he explains in under 60 seconds what PVT means to him. Learn more about Polyvagal Theory and its many applications, the work of Stephen Porges, nervous system regulation, coregulation, neuroception, the vagus…
Read MoreDan Siegel: What Is Polyvagal Theory
“…we have both the social world and the world of the physiology of the body…” says Dan Seigel, M.D. as he defines Polyvagal Theory in less than 60 seconds. Learn more about Polyvagal Theory and its many applications, the work of Stephen Porges, nervous system regulation, coregulation, neuroception, the vagus nerve, and more… at Polyvagal…
Read MoreHealing CPTSD
The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research (CPTSD Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing virtual, daily, interactive support, evidence-based resources, and a thriving, diverse, inclusive, trauma-informed community where safety and healing become more possible every day. The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research A 501(c)(3) Registered Non-Profit Organization CPTSD Foundations Mission Bridging…
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How Parental Alienation Affects the Targeted Parent written by Mila Koljensic
One of the most serious and pervasive forms of child abuse is finally – but slowly – being recognized and acknowledged all over the world. This abuse, called Parental Alienation, is defined as when a child aligns with one parent and rejects the other parent for reasons that make absolutely no sense. This problem affects…
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Navigating Co-Parenting with a Personality-Disordered Ex-Partner
By Dr. Jamie & Mila My good friend finally had the chance to see his daughter after three weeks of constant back-and-forth emails with his ex-wife. He had pleaded to see his daughter earlier and for a longer period, but his ex-partner refused all of his requests. This is the reality of co-parenting with someone…
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