With A.T.O.D we place more value in getting an insight into your mind and body unity rather than the old paradigm of
healing that uses specific remedial orientated pre treatment questions. We want to hold space for you in a way that helps us to understand what was going on for you mentally and emotionally at the time of…and/or… the time leading into
the origin of your present ailments and sensations in your body along with sharing simple tools that may help regulate your systems. Disease and dis-ease within our mind, body and soul are not just biological events. They are manifestations of mental, emotional and spiritual processes that show up in the body but do not strictly originate in the body in the pure
physiological sense. Let us show you different ways to understand why your body has gone into self preservation mode and sending you these pain signals in the first place.

With anything we wish to master in life, there generally is theory. Theory is the framework of understanding that
gives reference to an experience, so our experience can go deeper and get embodied. Frameworks bring objectivity, empowerment and bring us into our rational mind. If we understand better how something works, we will be able to
use any tools that cross our path more effectively to experience a preferred outcome which in our case is to heal ourselves, our families, our communities and ultimately, our world. In an era of abundant information, there is a huge marketplace of healing, yet we are in an epidemic of suffering. We live in a culture where we are continuously seeking and using tools not knowing or understanding their depth, context, relevance and functionality of them in relation to our personal
experiences, stories and journey. When we learn about the concepts and ideas behind why we behave the way we do, why
we have experienced some of the things we have experienced and why it is hard to make changes that last, it inspires us and re-organizes us, which leads us towards healing and an increased capacity. Below are some our of favourite tools and resources for you to consider in your healing journey.

How to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve for Better Mental Health — Optimal Living Dynamics

RAIN: A Practice of Radical Compassion (ac-page.com)

Healing Complex Trauma Workshop (thinkific.com)

The New Paradigm of Healing (thinkific.com)

Free workshop confident leader (thinkific.com)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wqEVWtsQKB84IGACttYUY?si=9829c13023e54ca7

https://open.spotify.com/show/5ta7XksHiaeRIpIxaNXrO2?si=21d7953dccb042ef

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5XgfY4KDH9VYj79GT9QqG3?si=9f3c84319696416a

https://open.spotify.com/episode/28ED5BwT1gOiq0Ky9O8Qpt?si=PxgQMOt4SnCBefxwcPKJYw

Favourite leaders in the trauma healing industry to explore:

Dr Gabor Mate` - is a Canadian physician and author. He has a background in family practice and a special interest in childhood development, trauma and potential lifelong impacts on physical and mental health including autoimmune disease, cancer, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, addictions and a wide range of other conditions. He has written 7 best selling books on topics such as addiction, stress, trauma and healing.

Dr Peter Levine - Peter Levine is a contemporary psychologist specializing in trauma. He developed Somatic Experiencing therapy.

Deb Dana - Deb Dana is a clinician, consultant, author and speaker specializing in complex trauma. Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma in our lives. 

Deb’s work shows how an understanding of Polyvagal Theory applies to relationships, mental health, and trauma - and how we can use an understanding of the organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory to change the ways we navigate our daily lives.

Stephen Porges - The Polyvagal Theory is a concept recently developed by psychiatrist Stephen Porges which explains the parts of our nervous system, and how they handle stressful situations. In essence, he says that our body responds to experiences in three ways: fight-or-flight, immobilisation, and calmness (or our normal, peaceful state).