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Centred Space Counselling
with Davina
Library of support
Here are some starting points for exploring moods, emotions and psychological wellness from a number of different perspectives, including that of our physical body and nervous system. With your own exploration and active experimentation these resources can take you beyond gathering information and into deeper self-knowledge and supported change; what makes a difference to the way I personally, think and feel?
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Trauma &
our Nervous System
Trauma can be acute and singular or it might be ongoing for long periods. Traumatic imprints mean the experience has become rooted within us, so we continue responding (psychologically or in nervous system responses) to a story/ situation that may have ended.
Short video from explaining working through trauma using Judith Herman’s approach
7 impacts of trauma talk by Gabor Mate
Anxiety - how to affect change in our nervous system from Therapy in a Nutshell
Understanding moods & cultivating self-compassion
Breathwork & somatic practises
Examples of 5 different types of breaths
Tamara Nazon guides 3 whole body movements to release tension and move energy into healing calm
Transforming body & mind through breath - guided practices with James Nestor
Daily practice with Somatic Breathwork
13 minute Somatic practice for trauma and stress relief with Dr Arielle Schwartz
Meditation
& Sleep
Insight Timer - an extensive library of meditations, body scans & yoga nidras. Search by current needs of your body & mind or filter by length. This app has many sleep meditations and talks to help with insomnia and difficulties sleeping.
Thich Nhat Hanh talks about stopping running and cultivating insight and peace (9 minutes).
A 2 minute video from Headspace showing how we can pay attention to the mind & shift our thinking habits.
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