How Somatic Experiencing Heals Addiction
The first time I met Diane, her body and mind moved so fast that she was barely able to sit still for a second. It was as if she were hovering six feet above her body. She would begin a new thought before completing the last two. The image that came to mind was...
Why I Don’t Care About Your Past
When I first met Candy, she could barely tolerate sitting in the same room as me. I entered her family’s living room for our first session, and she immediately turned her head to avoid my gaze. Her shoulders shook underneath her sweater. When I asked if she was...
What To Do When Talk Therapy Is Not Working?
Do any of these sound like you? You’ve tried talk therapy - maybe for several years. You understand the issues getting in the way of living a full life, but still can’t seem to fix them. You struggle with some form of addictive or compulsive behavior - like an eating...
What is Trauma?
When people ask me what I do professionally, I often say I help people resolve trauma. Most respond by telling me about a traumatizing event that they or a loved one experienced, such as a car accident, death of a loved one or emotional and physical abuse. This makes...
IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT
Trauma impacts you beyond your brain. It gets trapped in your body and you must learn to let it free. In my eBook, I define trauma and share the importance of bringing your body into the healing process through Somatic Experiencing (SE).