08/29/2025
Children feel more than we think. ❤️✨🧠
Research has shown that children exposed to family conflict can develop heightened brain responses—similar to what’s seen in combat veterans. Their brains become extra alert to threats, especially in areas tied to safety and emotions.
This can be protective in the moment but, over time, may lead to anxiety or emotional stress.
The good news? Gentle energy-based approaches like Reiki can help calm the nervous system, while the Emotion Code works to release trapped emotions and inherited stress patterns—helping children feel safer, more balanced, and at peace within themselves.
Small, early steps can make a big difference for their future well-being.
Groundbreaking research from University College London and the Anna Freud Centre shows children exposed to family conflict display brain activity similar to combat veterans. fMRI scans revealed heightened responses in the amygdala and anterior insula, regions linked to threat detection. While adaptive short term, this rewiring raises long-term risks of anxiety and mental health issues, highlighting the urgent need for early intervention.