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NEUROSCIENCE-INFORMED TRAUMA THERAPY in Vancouver & online across BC.

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YOUR BRAIN IS WEARING HISTORY COLOURED GLASSES

~Jules Taylor Shore

Trauma can impact all aspects of our lives— from our emotional regulation, to our sense of belonging and connection, how we show up in relationships, and how clearly we think under stress. This is because our once needed survival responses (fight, flight, freeze, collapse, etc) can end up getting stuck in ‘on’ mode even when no longer needed.

Neuro-science informed trauma therapy recognizes that these responses are not simply habits to break or thoughts to change— they are patterns wired into the deep brain that require respect and care in order to create lasting, meaningful change.

My work is influenced by Juliane Taylor Shore, creator of Self Trust and Integrated Resilience (STAIR); Frank Corrigan of Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR); Janina Fisher of Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) and Richard Schwartz of Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Much of what we experience in the present is shaped by implicit memory and past learning that sits outside of conscious awareness. In other words, your history is actively shaping how you’re interpreting these words, right now as you read them. Wild right?

What this means bigger picture is that when we’ve had hard stuff happen, our unconscious mind is likely to anticipate more hard stuff and prepare for it. That’s smart. That’s the brain working as it’s designed to do. But, if not currently needed, this is a huge expenditure of energy and can cause a lot of pain and suffering. This is where trauma therapy comes in.

Neuroscience-informed trauma therapy uses information about how the brain changes when trauma happens to inform how the brain can heal from trauma.

How Neuroscience-Informed Trauma therapy can help

How Neuroscience-informed trauma therapy works

We explore what’s getting in the way of living the life you want. We then look at what of that is in your control. From there, I tell you a bit about the brain and we make a plan to help you make neurological shifts that will create lasting change and support you moving towards your goals.

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What to expect

Some people like to learn a lot about the brain and the neuroscience behind the methods we’re using. Some people could care less and just want to do it if it will help them feel better. Either way, the principles of neuroscience and trauma healing will guide our way as we collaboratively create a path towards healing.

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How it can help you

When we keep our eye on making changes at the brain level and not just learning skills, the changes stick. Things become easier and you don’t have to try so hard.

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what matters most is this:

DISCOVERING YOUR BRAIN IS RESPONDING EXACTLY AS DESIGNED CAN TRANSFORM SHAME INTO UNDERSTANDING.

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Who it’s for

NEUROSCIENCE-INFORMED TRAUMA THERAPY IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF…

  • You understand why you’re struggling, but still find yourself repeating the same patterns.

  • Anxiety, overwhelm, shutdown, or self-criticism seem to take over despite you best efforts.

  • You feel stuck, despite trying other forms of therapy or personal work.

  • You like to understand the ‘why’ behind the method.

  • You're looking for more than insight—you want lasting change that includes both mind and body.

Together, we will:

Understand

Explore the patterns, emotions, and nervous system responses that have developed to help you navigate life's challenges.

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Regulate

Build the capacity to move through stress, overwhelm, and difficult emotions with greater flexibility, stability, and self-compassion.

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Connect

Strengthen your relationship with yourself and others by fostering safety, authenticity, and more secure ways of relating.

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Please know this:

YOU CAN DO IT. CHANGE IS WITHIN REACH.

FAQs

COMMON QUESTIONS

  • Neuroscience-informed therapy integrates current research on the brain, nervous system, emotions, attachment, and trauma. Rather than focusing only on thoughts or symptoms, we explore how your experiences may have shaped the way your mind and body respond to stress, relationships, and everyday challenges.

  • No. Many people seek neuroscience-informed therapy for anxiety, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in recurring patterns. Trauma can include both major events and the cumulative impact of stressful or difficult experiences.

  • Not always. Therapy moves at a pace that feels manageable and collaborative. While exploring past experiences can be important, healing often involves developing present-day awareness, regulation, and connection—not simply retelling difficult events.

  • When you understand your nervous system responses, experiences such as anxiety, shutdown, people-pleasing, anger, or self-criticism often begin to make more sense. This understanding can reduce shame and create opportunities for new responses and greater flexibility.

  • Yes. Many patterns in relationships are connected to how we learned to seek safety, connection, and belonging. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and develop more secure and satisfying ways of relating.