Therapy

MultiVersed Marbles & Worlds in One Drop — I felt compelled to submit a partially fitting assorted series of vignettes for the Full Frame Pub to twist the concept & creative vision. The way I see it, the vignette invites you a little bit closer to the image through not-so-secret portals, peep-holes, or from inside the lens (much…

It Sure Seems Like the Patriarchy Wants You to Think That Though! — What is Polyvagual Theory in Trauma? Developed by Stephen Porges in 1994, Polyvagal theory is a framework that seeks to explain how our nervous system responds to stress, trauma, and social interactions. The theory was based on his research on the vagus nerve, which connects the brain to various organs in the body. The theory proposes…

Many people around the world face barriers to accessing quality mental healthcare. These barriers range from cultural bias to cost and availability. Maybe these new chatbots aren’t quite up to the task of replacing your therapist just yet. …

Poetry — Take me through it and tell them you held my hand The trees sough and the ground breathes musky life I put it on my tongue because I want to know And little worms slide in like sugar I slip, sigh, slide through electric wet memories Generational mamas telling me Shh, child Shh, don’t touch My path is through old trees and I taste their fruit…

Common ways people use to hold onto anger, sadness, and guilt. ****Trigger Warning: Please note that while this will not be explicit, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse as well as self-harm will be discussed. We know we are supposed to forgive others. There have been thousands of articles on the…