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We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver Brainspotting therapist, Lauren Battista Ever feel weighed down and “stuck” in a cycle that seems impossible to break free from? When dealing with trauma or distressing events, the struggle to process and heal can feel like an endless loop, no matter how many times you try to move forward. But what […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Molly Ward For many seniors in high school, this time of year can be a time of fun and excitement as you enter your last year of high school. Simultaneously, this time of year can also be incredibly overwhelming for potential college applicants. In this college application season, with so […]