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Healing Grief with ART: A Personal Journey
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an innovative and powerful therapy designed to help people process trauma, grief, and distressing memories more quickly than traditional therapeutic approaches. ART combines various techniques, drawing from methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), psychodynamic therapy, gestalt therapy, and guided visualization. The aim of ART is to help individuals reframe traumatic experiences, reduce emotional intensity, and ultimately find empowerment and peace.
The Importance of Attachment Style Awareness in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Attachment theory, pioneered by John Bowlby and further developed by Mary Ainsworth, identifies four
primary attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. These styles represent the
patterns we develop in how we seek closeness, handle conflict, and express emotional needs.
Supporting Kids Through Holiday Gatherings
The holidays are filled with moments that make us smile—kids laughing with cousins, the cozy feeling of family gathered around a table, and memories that linger long after the last cookie is eaten. But the holiday magic can come with a lot of sensory overload for our little ones. Big groups, noisy environments, and routines thrown out the window can quickly disrupt their sense of calm. If you’ve ever found yourself chasing a sugar-fueled child through a crowded living room, or trying to soothe big tears over a toy dispute, you know the holidays aren’t always as peaceful as they seem.
From Glimmer to Glow: Polyvagal Theory and Pet Loss
For those of you who have lost a beloved pet, their loss brings immense grief and intense pain and sorrow. Know that I recognize and hold you and your loved one’s special and irreplaceable bond in my heart. In this blog, I want to share with you all an exercise that has helped me to actively celebrate his life and tap into a powerful source of ventral vagal energy.
Cincinnati Therapist Discusses Our Journey Through Childhood Wounds and Core Beliefs
Rediscovering your true self is a process of compassionate excavation. It’s not about adding something new but peeling away layers that have accumulated over time. It involves revisiting early experiences with curiosity and kindness. What beliefs did you form as a child? How have these beliefs shaped your current self?
Cincinnati Therapist Discusses Dancing to the Rhythm of Relationships: Syncing Through Polyvagal and Emotion-Focused Therapy
Cincinnati therapist, Nicole Kreutzer, MA, LPC, Discusses Dancing to the Rhythm of Relationships: Syncing Through Polyvagal and Emotion-Focused Therapy
Cincinnati Therapist Discusses Trauma Responses in Learning
Cincinnati therapist, Kimber Andrews, MA, LPC, Discusses Understanding Trauma Responses in Learning
Cincinnati Therapist Discusses Self-Compassion in Parenting: Nurturing Yourself and Your Child
Cincinnati therapist, Keri Perdrix, MA, LPC, Discusses Self-Compassion in Parenting: Nurturing Yourself and Your Child
Cincinnati Therapist Discusses Healing and Growth of Childhood Trauma through the Transformative Benefits of EMDR Therapy
Cincinnati therapist, Kara O’Toole, MA, LPC, discusses healing and growth of childhood trauma through the transformative benefits of EMDR Therapy
Cincinnati Therapist Discusses Harnessing Anger: The Polyvagal Theory in Action
Cincinnati therapist, Brandon Mueller MA, LPC, discusses Harnessing Anger: The Polyvagal Theory in Action
Cincinnati Therapist Explains the Hand Model of the Brain: Understanding your Emotional Responses
Cincinnati therapist, Amy Sullivan, MA, LPCC-S, Explains the Hand Model of the Brain: Understanding your Emotional Responses
Cincinnati Therapist Explains the Importance of Unleashing Your Inner Child (and Teenager) in Couples Therapy
Cincinnati therapist, Nicole Kreutzer, Explains the Importance of Unleashing Your Inner Child (and Teenager) in Couples Therapy.
Cincinnati Therapist Embarks on the Journey of Understanding your Child’s Challenging Behavior (Part 2) Cultivating Resilience in Children
Cincinnati therapist, Keri Perdrix, embarks on the journey of understanding your child’s challenging behavior and cultivating resilience in children.
Cincinnati Therapist Discusses Cultivating Ventral Vagal Energy Through Daily Regulation Practices
Cincinnati therapist, Kara O’Toole LPC, discusses cultivating Ventral Vagal Energy through daily regulation practices
Cincinnati Therapist Discusses Mindfulness as a Practice of Human Being and not a Human Doing
Cincinnati therapist, Kimber Andrews LPC, discusses mindfulness as a practice of human being and not a human doing
Cincinnati Therapist Discusses How Horror Movies Impact your Nervous System
Cincinnati therapist, Brandon Mueller, LPC, discusses how horror movies impact your nervous system
Cincinnati Therapist Explores Rekindling the Flame: Couples Counseling's Evidence-Based Spark
Cincinnati therapist, Nicole Kreutzer, LPC, explores ways to “rekindle the flame” when it comes to relationships.
Cincinnati Drama Therapist Offers Poem to Illuminate Acceptance of Difficult Emotions: From “Go Away” to “What Can I Learn from This?”
Cincinnati therapist, Mimi Richmond, explores how to shift from “Go Away!” to “What Can I Learn from This?”.
Cincinnati Therapist Shares Life’s Micro-Moments; An Exploration of the Ventral Vagal State During the New Year
Cincinnati therapist, Kara O’Toole, explores the power of “glimmers”.