Rest and relaxation are words we often use interchangeably, but they are not the same. While both are vital for our well-being, understanding their differences can transform how we approach feeling refreshed, energised, and ready for life’s demands.
This blog explores the factors that may be influencing your child’s behaviour, including brain inflammation, trauma, and environmental triggers. By understanding these contributors and taking practical steps, you can support your child’s development while creating a stronger, more connected relationship with them.
The freeze response is not something to “fix”; it’s part of our natural human experience, a response that has helped us survive moments of great challenge. Healing simply requires us to find ways to feel safe, supported, and connected enough to re-engage with life.
The flight response doesn’t always mean physically running away; instead, it often shows up in the need to mentally check out, avoid challenging conversations, or keep ourselves “too busy” to pause and reflect and be present with the REALLY uncomfortable stuff.