Heather Vargo, LCSW, CCTP

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

A Circuitous PathThis gentle, slow flow stays close to the earth for much of the practice with lots of hip openers and grounding movements. Working with asym...

09/10/2025

05/18/2025

https://psychcentral.com/relationships/qualities-to-look-for-in-a-life-partner

If you're looking for a partner to spend your life with, it can improve your overall well-being if they possess qualities, like respect and effective communication.

05/12/2025

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Verbal Abuse in Childhood Rewires the Developing Brain

New research reveals that verbal abuse in childhood can alter the developing brain, leading to long-term emotional and cognitive consequences.

Harsh, demeaning language from adults activates the brain’s threat system, making children more likely to interpret neutral cues as threatening.

At the same time, the brain’s reward system becomes blunted, reducing responsiveness to praise, affection, and positive experiences.

These neural changes can impair relationship-building, self-worth, and mental health well into adulthood.

Verbal abuse increases the risk of anxiety, depression, substance use, and difficulty with emotional regulation.

Experts urge greater awareness and prevention, emphasizing that nurturing, respectful language is essential for healthy brain development and lifelong wellbeing.

https://neurosciencenews.com/verbal-abuse-child-brain-28886/

05/07/2025

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A pioneering clinical study found that pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with traditional therapy eliminated PTSD diagnoses in all participants up to six months post-treatment.