“We are not passive recipients of stress,” Jamison explains. “We are active agents in our own stress response.” The stress we feel during difficult situations can provide us with fuel to meet the demands we face, says Jamison. For example, as the heart rate increases, it can help deliver more oxygen to the brain and … Read more
Ben Affleck was recently photographed in Los Angeles smoking in his BMW i7, looking visibly stressed as his divorce from Jennifer Lopez moves forward. The 52-year-old actor’s solo appearance follows a period of tension as he and Lopez navigate the complexities of their separation. Despite their decision to end their relationship earlier this summer, Affleck … Read more
Even though wages are growing and inflation is cooling, more Americans are getting anxious about their money, new research shows. Half of Americans now report that the overall state of the economy as well as their own personal finances are their biggest sources of stress, according to a wealth report released Monday by the investment … Read more
This post was originally published by Parenting Translator. Sign up for the newsletter and follow Parenting Translator on Instagram. Last week United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory about the current state of parenting and the unprecedented stress and mental health concerns that parents are experiencing. The surgeon general’s report explains that parents in particular are under … Read more
Glimmers were first described by social worker and therapist Deb Dana in her 2018 book The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation. In the book, Dana provides a convincing neuroscience explanation for why glimmers are important. She claims that the positive impact of glimmers can be explained by polyvagal theory. This theory … Read more