Rocking is one of the most instinctive regulation tools we have. Long before language or logic, the body learned to soothe itself through gentle, rhythmic movement. For people living with PTSD, C-PTSD, and neurodivergent nervous systems, rocking can be a deeply supportive somatic practice – not because it forces calm, but because it reminds the body how…
In conversations around nervous system health, emotional resilience, and somatic practice, the words containment and regulation are often used interchangeably. While they are deeply connected, they are not the same — and understanding the difference can be especially supportive for neurodiverse bodies. Both containment and regulation support emotional wellbeing, but they serve different roles at different moments. One creates safety….
For many neurodiverse individuals, the world can feel intense – sensory input stacks quickly, emotions move fast, and overwhelm can arrive without much warning. In these moments, what’s often needed isn’t fixing or pushing through, but containment. Containment is the ability to feel held, resourced, and safe within your own body. It supports nervous system regulation by…
Life often pulls us in a thousand directions at once. Stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or sudden emotional spikes can leave us feeling unmoored, disconnected from ourselves, and struggling to find calm. While many emotional regulation strategies focus on changing thoughts, the body plays a crucial role in regulating emotions and calming the nervous system. Somatic grounding practices –…
