Living with dissociation is no way to live.  This type of disorder leaves you feeling like your environment, people and even your own identity are not real.   Instead of being present in the moment you’re in, your brain dissociates and provides a “safe haven” to protect you from stressful events, current and/or past trauma. …

Imagine one day of having a feeling that everything around you is not real.  Your environment.  Your family and friends.  And even you own body doesn’t feel real. This sense of detachment from one’s body, thoughts, and surroundings is known as dissociation. Dissociation occurs for a variety of reasons and is often triggered by past …

Are you struggling to calm down an anxious child?  Teach them how to self-regulate their sensory system by integrating deep pressure stimulation therapy. Deep pressure therapy takes a child out of the “fight or flight” response and provides them with a sense of calmness and wellbeing.   Although you can simply give deep pressure with loving …

Music can have a profound impact on individuals with special needs. It can help them communicate, improve their motor skills, and enhance their overall quality of life. Music therapy has been used for decades as a non-invasive and enjoyable way to address a wide range of developmental and behavioral challenges. One of the most significant …

  Disney movies hold a very special place in a lot of people’s hearts. They make us think, laugh, cry, and provide us with a comforting feeling. Depending on what decade you grew up in, there’s always Disney movies from your childhood you cherish in your memories. Now it’s time to throwback time by turning …