The nervous system or automatic nervous system (ANS) and cortisol are closely related to regulating our body’s response to stress. The nervous system coordinates and controls all of the body’s functions, including its response to stress. Without getting...
By Dr. Erin Jacklin In my work as a psychologist I often get asked the question: Why does therapy heal? My answer is quite different that you might think. We all desire a witness, someone who sees us in a way that feels true, and accepts us as we are (even as we...
As an eating disorder and body image expert, one of the first things I work on with my clients is developing an understanding that body image is more than how you look and feel about your body; it’s about your relationship with yourself. Your relationship with...
Sometimes we can get down on ourselves for the choices, behaviors, and negative patterns we get into in our relationships. We wonder what’s wrong with us that we keep repeating these patterns and maybe even give up hope that things will ever change. Couples therapy...
As a trauma therapist, I am trained in many tools to help aid trauma reprocessing and healing. I have been inspired by the Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) work I am privileged to be doing at The Catalyst Center. I have seen significant evidence that trauma needs...
Couples facing chronic illness can sometimes get into a negative interaction cycle that further strains their relationship. This cycle can be described as follows: The stress of chronic illness: The chronic illness of one partner can create significant stress for both...