Safe and Sound Protocol

Teenagers have always faced challenges as they navigate identity, social pressures, and the emotional ups and downs of growing up. But today’s teens are carrying even more weight. Between academic demands, social media comparison, global uncertainty, and lingering post-pandemic stress, adolescence can feel heavier than ever before. As a parent or caregiver, it’s often hard […]

Depression is one of the most common mental health struggles worldwide, yet it is often misunderstood. Why? Because it doesn’t look the same for everyone. Men and women tend to experience and express depression differently, and those differences can have a significant impact on whether someone gets the support they need. Understanding these nuances matters. […]

Sometimes our bodies forget how to rest. Whether you’re an adult who can’t seem to turn “off,” a teen feeling constantly on edge, or a parent watching your child struggle to find calm, living in a state of high alert can be exhausting. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) offers a gentle, sound-based way to […]

Article written by Denver KAP and EMDR therapist, Lauren Battista Over the past several years, both Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) have gained recognition as powerful tools for trauma healing. When combined, these two approaches can help people access and release emotional material that may have felt “stuck” for years. […]

Most people have some idea of what OCD is. You might picture someone washing their hands excessively, checking locks repeatedly, or organizing things in perfectly straight lines. While these behaviors can certainly be part of OCD, the disorder is far more complex and deeply neurological than many realize. It’s not a personality quirk or a […]