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Holistic Wellness for Health, Saint Catharines, ON (2025)

12/02/2025

When someone struggles with anxiety, depression, or difficult behaviours, we often ask: "What's wrong with you?"

But Dr. Gabor Maté invites us to ask a different question: "What happened to you?"

This simple shift moves us from shame to understanding. From judgment to compassion.

Your anxiety isn't a defect—it's your nervous system trying to protect you.

Your difficulty trusting others isn't a weakness—it's an adaptation you learned when safety was uncertain.

Your emotional responses aren't overreactions—they're your body remembering what it needed to survive.

At Lori Gill Psychotherapy, we approach healing with this compassionate lens. We help you understand the "why" behind your struggles and guide you toward lasting change.

You're not broken. You're not too much or not enough. You're a person whose nervous system learned to cope—and now it can learn to heal.

Healing begins with compassion, not criticism.

We would love to hear from you. Book your appointment at holisticwellnessforhealth.com

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12/01/2025

Did you know your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode—even when you're safe?

Many people living with unresolved trauma experience a nervous system that's constantly on high alert. Your body learned to protect you during difficult times, but sometimes it forgets how to turn off that alarm.

This is where nervous system regulation becomes essential. When your body feels safe, healing can begin—without needing to relive painful memories.

Here's a simple practice to signal safety to your nervous system:

✨ Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly
✨ Take a slow breath in for 4 counts
✨ Hold gently for 4 counts
✨ Exhale slowly for 6 counts
✨ Repeat 3-5 times

This simple act tells your body: "You're safe. You can rest now."

At Lori Gill Psychotherapy, we specialize in trauma-informed care that teaches your nervous system to find balance again.

Ready to begin your healing journey? Visit holisticwellnessforhealth.com to book your appointment.

11/30/2025

Have you ever felt like you're either completely overwhelmed or totally shut down—with no comfortable middle ground?

This is what trauma therapists call being outside your "window of tolerance."

Your window of tolerance is the zone where you can process emotions, think clearly, and respond to life's challenges without becoming dysregulated.

When you're ABOVE your window:
• You feel anxious, panicked, or overwhelmed
• Your heart races and thoughts spiral
• You're in fight-or-flight mode

When you're BELOW your window:
• You feel numb, disconnected, or exhausted
• You can't access your emotions
• You're in freeze or shutdown mode

Trauma can narrow this window, making it harder to stay regulated. But here's the hopeful news: your window of tolerance can expand.

At Lori Gill Psychotherapy, we use the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM)® to help you:

✨ Recognize when you're outside your window
✨ Learn grounding techniques to return to regulation
✨ Gradually expand your capacity to handle stress
✨ Build resilience from the inside out

Healing means widening your window—so you can experience the full range of life without getting stuck in overwhelm or shutdown.

Book your appointment at holisticwellnessforhealth.com

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11/30/2025

Dr. Gabor Maté teaches us something profound: Trauma is not what happened to you—it's what happened inside you as a result.

This shift in understanding changes everything about how we approach healing.

When we experience difficult events, especially in childhood, our nervous system adapts to survive. We might disconnect from our feelings, become hypervigilant, or learn to suppress our needs. These aren't character flaws—they're intelligent survival responses.

But here's the hopeful truth: What happened inside you can also heal inside you.

At Lori Gill Psychotherapy, we use the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM)® to help you understand these internal adaptations and gently guide your nervous system back to safety and balance.

You don't need to relive painful memories to heal. You need compassionate support that honours your body's wisdom and helps you reconnect with yourself.

Healing is not about fixing what's broken—it's about remembering what's still whole within you.

Ready to begin? Visit holisticwellnessforhealth.com to book your appointment.

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11/21/2025

Your nervous system is constantly communicating with you—but are you listening?

When your nervous system is dysregulated, it sends signals that something needs attention. Here are 3 common signs:

1️⃣ **You feel constantly on edge**
Even when there's no immediate threat, your body feels tense, your mind races, and you can't seem to relax. This is your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode.

2️⃣ **You shut down when stressed**
Instead of feeling anxious, you feel numb, disconnected, or exhausted. This is your nervous system's freeze response—a protective mechanism that can leave you feeling stuck.

3️⃣ **Small things feel overwhelming**
Everyday stressors—like a busy schedule or a difficult conversation—feel impossible to manage. Your nervous system's capacity to handle stress has been depleted.

If any of these resonate with you, know this: You're not broken. Your nervous system is doing what it learned to do to protect you.

And with the right support, you can teach it new, healthier patterns.

At Lori Gill Psychotherapy, we use trauma-informed, body-based approaches to help you regulate your nervous system and find lasting relief from anxiety, depression, and stress.

Ready to feel more grounded and at peace? Book your appointment at holisticwellnessforhealth.com

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11/19/2025

Have you ever felt like you've talked about your trauma over and over, but nothing really changes?

You're not alone—and there's a reason why.

Trauma isn't just stored in your mind. It lives in your body. Your muscles hold tension. Your breath becomes shallow. Your nervous system stays activated, keeping you in a state of fight, flight, or freeze.

Traditional talk therapy can help you understand your experiences, but healing trauma requires working with the body too.

That's where somatic therapy comes in. By addressing the physical responses to trauma, we help your nervous system learn that it's safe to relax, to breathe, to let go.

At Lori Gill Psychotherapy, we use the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM)® to create neurosequential healing—addressing trauma at its roots in your nervous system.

You don't need to keep reliving your past to heal from it. Your body already knows the way forward—it just needs the right support.

Ready to experience healing that goes beyond words? Book your appointment at holisticwellnessforhealth.com

11/14/2025

In the rush of daily life, it’s essential to pause and give yourself space to simply be. Taking a moment to stop allows you to reconnect with your body and mind, grounding you in the present and creating a foundation for healing.

Healing from trauma is a journey that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Our nervous system holds the key to lasting change. By learning to recognize signs of nervous system dysregulation—like feeling constantly on edge or shut down—you can begin to use simple breath and sensory exercises to settle your body.

This teaches your nervous system safety and helps you build resilience over time. Try this: Pause, take a slow deep breath in through your nose, hold for a moment, and exhale gently. Notice how your body responds. Practicing this regularly can reduce overwhelm and encourage calm.

For more helpful wellness practices and to learn about our dedicated therapists, visit holisticwellnessforhealth.com

11/08/2025

Did You Know....

Your adult body still carries the story of your childhood nervous system.

Early life experiences shape the development and wiring of your nervous system. During childhood, repeated stress or trauma can dysregulate the autonomic nervous system—the body’s stress response system, involving the sympathetic (fight/flight) and parasympathetic (rest/digest) branches. These patterns become embedded physically and neurologically.

As adults, these early patterns influence how we respond to stress, regulate emotions, and experience physical sensations. Traumatic imprints can lead to chronic anxiety, heightened stress sensitivity, and difficulties with emotional connection.

Trauma-informed healing works by supporting nervous system regulation, helping the body learn safety and balance through sensory and somatic experiences. This biological foundation supports lasting recovery and well-being.

11/06/2025

Your nervous system holds the key to healing — and calming it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple, mindful actions like grounding yourself in nature, mindful breathing, or gentle movement can support nervous system regulation.

At Lori Gill Psychotherapy, we focus on accessible, body-based healing techniques that help you reconnect with yourself safely and deeply. This nervous system regulation is foundational for recovery from anxiety, depression, and stress.

Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and remember: healing happens when the body feels safe.

11/05/2025

The Way You Heal Matters

At Lori Gill Psychotherapy, trauma treatment goes beyond words. Our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM)® is a neurosequential approach that helps regulate your nervous system and heal trauma stored in the body—without needing to relive the past.

Using sensory processing, somatic therapy, and visualization, ITATM® supports lasting reductions in anxiety, depression, addiction, and self-harm. Our therapists are trained and highly skilled in this powerful model, accelerating healing for those who need it most.

Trauma recovery tailored to your body and mind. Because healing should feel safe and whole.

Learn more about our approach at holisticwellnessforhealth.com

10/25/2025

Gentle reminder: Don’t wait for the year to slip away. Your benefits are here to support your healing—now is the perfect time to nurture your well-being and use your coverage before January resets. Healing isn’t something to postpone; step into calm and compassionate care with us today, without delay or waitlist. Your journey matters, and we’re here to support every step.

Let healing start now—every moment you invest in yourself is a step toward restoration.

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