Reset Your Nervous System: Using the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to Set Intentions for the New Year

Reset Your Nervous System: Using the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to Set Intentions for the New Year

The new year doesn’t have to be about grand resolutions or fixing yourself. Instead, it can be about creating space for growth, healing, and living in a way that feels aligned with who you are and who you want to be. SSP is one way to step into that space, and I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Read More
Understanding Implicit Memory and Its Impact on Your Life
Trauma Therapy Blogs Amanda Stretcher Trauma Therapy Blogs Amanda Stretcher

Understanding Implicit Memory and Its Impact on Your Life

When we think about memory, we often picture moments like remembering our first day of school or recalling a favorite family vacation. These are examples of explicit memories—conscious recollections of specific events or facts. But there's another kind of memory working behind the scenes, subtly influencing our feelings and actions often without us even realizing it. This is called implicit memory.

Read More
What Somatic Therapy Is—and Isn’t
Trauma Therapy Blogs Amanda Stretcher Trauma Therapy Blogs Amanda Stretcher

What Somatic Therapy Is—and Isn’t

In recent years, the term "somatic therapy" has gained a lot of buzz, especially on social media. You might see it attached to all sorts of practices, from yoga routines to guided meditations, all claiming to help you "heal through the body." But what exactly is somatic therapy, and how can it truly support your healing journey? The answer isn’t as simple as a few deep breaths or a new fitness regimen; it goes much deeper than that.

Read More
Combining Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Other Therapies: Enhancing Healing with Brainspotting
Trauma Therapy Blogs, Anxiety Blogs Amanda Stretcher Trauma Therapy Blogs, Anxiety Blogs Amanda Stretcher

Combining Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Other Therapies: Enhancing Healing with Brainspotting

When it comes to therapeutic interventions, combining different approaches can often lead to enhanced outcomes and deeper healing. One powerful combination I use in my own practice is the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) paired with Brainspotting. Learn more in this blog, and request a consult for therapy in Dallas, TX.

Read More