Concussion – a brain injury I’ve worked with many clients who have had concussion – either as part of a sport (often rugby) or from accidents like car crashes. They often come to me with emotional issues, such as, irritability, anxiety, rapidly changing moods, or temper outbursts. The person would often say they are ‘not quite themselves’. This[...]
The Fear Paralysis Reflex The Fear Paralysis Reflex is a Primitive Reflex which develops in utero for the survival of the fetus. It creates a fear response from unexplained or threatening events. It’s function is not completely understood but it causes to fetus to temporarily freeze its movements for the purposes of survival. How does the Fear Paralysis Reflex affect[...]
What is withdrawl? Many children and adults react to social circumstances by withdrawing. Withdrawl, or Social Withdrawl is a fear based response that does not always have a clear explanation. Withdrawl behaviour often appears irrational and inexplicable. Parents will ask themselves “Why is my child behaving this way?” – knowing that there is no good reason that[...]
Anxiety I had anxiety myself for many years. I know what it’s like . In my kinesiology practice I have treated hundreds of adults and children with anxiety. The feeling of anxiety is awful. It feels like someone is about to attack you even though there’s no-one there. Sometimes a sense of dread runs through[...]
