Obvious Causes of Childhood Complex Trauma: The Pain That’s Hard to Miss
Most people’s conception of childhood trauma is of the major events—that is, abuse, violence, or extreme neglect. Whether the signs are physical or emotional, this kind of trauma is difficult to ignore since the marks are so obvious. Many times, these events remain in memory like flashing warning signals. Although this type of trauma—the obvious […]
What Are the Essential Substances That Form the Foundation of Health?
Have you ever given any thought to what actually keeps your body in perfect working order? Five essential substances—also known as vital substances—lie behind the Daoist healing practices. Working together—like the building blocks of health—they keep you balanced and optimized. They include essence, blood, body fluids, qi, and spirit. Though they all have different purposes, […]
Embracing Simplicity: A Daoist Approach to Healing Childhood Complex Trauma
Have you ever felt as though your life’s simply too complicated? Like your thoughts, feelings, and daily habits are a jumble you cannot quite sort out? You’re not alone if you feel this way. Trauma survivors frequently carry a great weight of complexity in their bodies, minds, even their surroundings. But what if healing could […]
What Are the Core Philosophies Behind the Daoist Healing Arts?
Have you ever been in a situation when you felt disconnected from yourself or the world around you? Perhaps you’ve had times when life seemed chaotic or unbalanced, when nothing you did seemed to be working. The Daoist healing arts provide a pathway to re-connecting with the natural flow of both life and yourself. The […]
The Hidden Epidemic of Childhood Trauma: Key Statistics on ACEs and CCT
When most people consider childhood trauma, they picture something dramatic—abuse, a catastrophic accident, or some type of life-shattering incident. Trauma does not, however, always show up that way. Sometimes it’s subtle and sneaky, like growing up in an environment where one parent’s needs always came first, or in which emotions were not expressed. And although […]
An Introduction to Temporal-Cyclical Studies in the Daoist Healing Arts
Have you ever noticed how your mood shifts with the seasons, or how your energy seems to vary depending on the time of the day? Perhaps in winter you feel more lethargic or in the spring more motivated. These patterns are not random; rather, they’re part of the natural cycles of life and are considered […]
The Stress Response: The Core Mechanism Behind Childhood Complex Trauma
Everybody deals with stress at some level. It’s what causes your heart to pound when running late, or lets you leap out of the path as a car races past. But when stress starts to be your constant companion—not only a transient response but a way of life—then what? Children that go through trauma often […]
What Is Daoist Nutrition in the Daoist Healing Arts?
Have you ever considered food as a source of energy, medicine, balance, and harmony all in one rather than only as fuel for your body? In the Daoist healing arts, we see nutrition as just that. Every mouthful you eat is more than calories; it’s qi—your essential energy—that will nourish your body, mind, and spirit. […]
Healing Spiritual Wounds: Reconnecting with the Spiritual Aspect of Being After Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma can severely impact our spiritual selves and leave behind scars that aren’t just physical or emotional. Many of us go years without realizing the spiritual damage such early events create, which leaves us feeling cut off from meaning, purpose, even our own sense of self. Healing these spiritual scars has been the most […]
Understanding Exercise and Movement in the Daoist Healing Arts
When you consider exercise, most likely you envision visiting the gym or going for a jog. But in the Daoist healing arts, movement is about so much more than just physical fitness. It helps you to link your body, mind, spirit, and energy to cultivate a sense of harmony and balance. These techniques are meant […]