What Is Trauma? Understanding the Unseen Backpack and How to Heal Let’s be honest for a second. The word "trauma" gets thrown around a lot these days. We hear it on social media, in movies, and in casual conversation. But if you’ve ever sat in the quiet of your own mind, feeling a heaviness you can’t quite explain, you know that trauma is much more than a buzzword. It’s a lived experience. It’s an invisible backpack that you didn’t ask to carry, but one that weighs you down nonetheless. Over the years of writing and speaking with people navigating the rocky terrain of mental health, I’ve realized that we need to have a real conversation about this. No clinical jargon — just clarity. A human-to-human talk about what trauma actually is, how it shapes us, and most importantly, how we can begin to set that backpack down. In This Guide, We’ll Explore: What trauma really is (and what it isn’t) The different types of trauma How trauma affects the brain and body Co...
There's no denying that stress can take a toll on our bodies and our minds. Fortunately, there are several ways to help alleviate stress, including progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) . Many people find PMR to be a very effective way to reduce stress and tension. Some even use it as a way to fall asleep at night. In this article, you will find a detailed discussion on PMR and 2 Quick Progressive Muscle Relaxation script s... If you're looking for a way to help reduce stress, give PMR a try. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a stress management technique developed by Edmund Jacobson, a Physical Therapist in the early 1920s. According to Jacobson, since mental stress and anxiety accompany muscular tension, one can reduce stress and anxiety by learning to relax muscle tension. Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation ( JPMR ) technique/exercise/therapy is still popular among modern physiotherapists as well as psychotherapist...