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.
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.
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.
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.
The Benefits of Safe and Sound Protocol for Helping Professionals
In this blog, we're diving into a game-changer: the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). It's not your typical self-care routine—it's a neuroscience-based approach designed to enhance resilience and well-being by soothing the nervous system through auditory interventions. Let's explore how SSP can be a powerful tool in our journey toward greater professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment.
Summer Relationship Mixtape: Your Therapist’s Insights on Songs About Dating and Friendship
"What Was I Made For" hits right at the heart of the "quarter-life crisis," that all-too-familiar mix of questioning everything from your career path to your relationships and personal beliefs as you hit your twenties and thirties. It’s like the song gives a voice to that inner turmoil, letting you know you're not the only one feeling a bit lost. The confusion and yearning for purpose she sings about? That's super common during these years. Contact Crescent Counseling to explore therapy in Dallas, TX for your own quarter-life crisis.
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Its Benefits for Individuals with ADHD
Living with ADHD means dealing with things like losing focus easily, feeling supercharged, or making hasty decisions. It's like your brain has a million tabs open, and they're all playing music! That's where the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) comes into play. Think of the Safe and Sound Protocol as a cool playlist designed to help your brain chill out and tune in better. This blog will dive into how the Safe and Sound Protocol could be a game-changer for folks with ADHD, helping make daily life a bit smoother.
Why We’re Therapists That Don’t Accept Insurance
Are you curious why, even as we push for mental health to be as accessible and normalized as physical health, some therapists (including us) still opt out of accepting insurance? On the blog today, we want to talk about our decision at Crescent Counseling to not accept insurance.
The 'Healing Era': Overcoming Past Traumas
If you’re ready to explore your ‘Healing Era,’ learn more about how Amanda works with trauma. Check out some of the techniques you can expect in therapy with Amanda, like Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
The Twelfth Day of Adulting: The Quarter Life Crisis and Embracing Transformation
You’re in your 20s or early 30s and feeling like you're at a bit of a crossroads. You might be experiencing what's called a 'quarter-life crisis.' It's this tricky phase where you're questioning big life decisions, your career path, and relationships, and wondering if you're on the right track. It's super common among young adults and is often marked by feelings of uncertainty, stress, and the pressure to figure it all out. But don't worry, it's also a time of immense growth and self-discovery.
The Seventh Day of Adulting: Boundaries with Family & Protecting Your Peace
At Crescent Counseling, we’re here to support you in your relationships with your family year-round. Contact us to learn more about how we work with adulting and see if we could be a good fit for your therapy or counseling needs.
The Sixth Day of Adulting: Navigating the Unknown and Coping with Concerns about the World
The concerns about the world can be overwhelming, but by acknowledging and addressing their impact, individuals can navigate adulting with resilience. Finding a balance between staying informed and protecting mental health is essential, and practicing self-care becomes a vital tool in fostering well-being amidst the uncertainties of the world. Learn more about how we work with adulting, and contact us if you’re interested in starting your own therapy journey with Crescent Counseling in Dallas.
Curious About EFT “Tapping”?
Learn more about how Crescent Counseling works with trauma, anxiety, couples, adulting, and disordered eating. Learn more about other somatic, body-brain based therapy techniques, Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
If you’re ready to learn more about tapping or therapy in Dallas, TX, you can Contact us.
Embarking on a Healing Journey: The Power of Brainspotting
Welcome to a space where profound healing meets innovative therapy—welcome to the world of Brainspotting. If you're curious about this transformative approach to mental health, you're in for an enlightening journey.
Book Review: Anchored by Deb Dana - A Guide to Healing Trauma with the Polyvagal Theory
A book review on Anchored written by Deb Dana from Amanda Stretcher MA, LPC-S from Crescent Counseling, a trauma therapist in Dallas.