The Biology of trauma
Jane Shaw Jane Shaw

The Biology of trauma

Our life experiences are expressed in our physiology, good and bad. What happens to us shapes our biology, not just our emotions or beliefs. There is a growing movement of physicians, among them Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Aimie Apigian, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, and Dr. Daniel Siegel, who are reframing trauma not as a purely psychological problem, but as a biological adaptation. Their hopeful message enables an understanding of how trauma takes root in the body, and thus also learn how to heal it.

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A reset in times of change
Jane Shaw Jane Shaw

A reset in times of change

Uncertainty often reigns in times of great global upheaval. Economies fluctuate, societal norms shift, and the pace of technological and environmental change accelerates. Often these periods of transformation can feel overwhelming, even paralysing, however within this turbulence lies a profound opportunity—a moment to pause, reflect, and begin anew.

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Developing agency
Jane Shaw Jane Shaw

Developing agency

When we have agency over our own behaviour, we have more control and agency over our lives. Self-agency supports us to make good decisions.

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The importance of noticing the small wins
Jane Shaw Jane Shaw

The importance of noticing the small wins

Embracing glimmers is not just about noticing fleeting joys; it’s about building a foundation of resilience, mindfulness, and connection that can transform our overall mental and emotional health. The small wins can make a big difference.

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The art of SIMPLE Listening™
Jane Shaw Jane Shaw

The art of SIMPLE Listening™

SIMPLE Listening™ is a Polyvagal-informed programme which fosters biological safety in the nervous system which then leads to a feeling of easeful interconnection with others, rather than separation, isolation, and threat.

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The Gift of wholeness
Jane Shaw Jane Shaw

The Gift of wholeness

Humans are made up of lots of different imperfect parts and it is only in our wholeness that we are perfect

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