Brainspotting: Process Trauma, Reconnect the Mind and Body, and Heal the Central Nervous System

Brainspotting: Process Trauma, Reconnect the Mind and Body, and Heal the Central Nervous System

Trauma lives not just in the mind but in the body. Many people who’ve experienced distressing or traumatic events carry a legacy of activation—sensations of tension, hyper-arousal, dissociation, or shut-down—that traditional talk therapies alone may struggle to reach.

When the Game Ends Too Soon: Healing the Emotional Trauma of Female ACL Tears and Sport Retirement

When the Game Ends Too Soon: Healing the Emotional Trauma of Female ACL Tears and Sport Retirement

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common—and feared—injuries in female athletes. Studies show that women are up to eight times more likely than men to suffer an ACL tear due to biomechanical, hormonal, and structural differences (Arendt & Dick, 1995). Yet beyond the statistics lies a story of loss, grief, and emotional struggle that often goes unseen.

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When Emotions Get Trapped: How Repressed Feelings Can Lead to Stomach Problems

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When Emotions Get Trapped: How Repressed Feelings Can Lead to Stomach Problems

Most of us have heard the phrase “trust your gut.” But what happens when our gut is constantly in distress—tight, cramping, bloated, or unpredictable? The truth is, the connection between our emotions and our digestive system runs far deeper than we might think.

How Father-In-Law Expectations Can Show Up in Discernment Counseling

How Father-In-Law Expectations Can Show Up in Discernment Counseling

I recently wondered about the lengths husbands go to satisfy their father-in-law and how it showed up in discernment counseling. I work with husbands, thinking about the three paths of discernment counseling.

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Infrared Heat Therapy: Better Functioning For Mind and Body

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Infrared Heat Therapy: Better Functioning For Mind and Body

Chronic stress, cortisol dysfunction, and other cellular dysfunctions caused by stress often inflame the body. When the body is riddled with inflammation it does not perform well and it often feels painful, sluggish, and depressed.