The Role of Symbols in Altered States of Consciousness
Exploring Symbolism in Altered States The Power of Symbolic Imagery When you explore altered states of consciousness, (whether through...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Oct 193 min read
The Neuroplastic Window
The Brain's Remarkable Plasticity Neuroplasticity refers to your brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Oct 62 min read
What is the Difference Between Psycholytic and Psychedelic Ketamine?
What is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy? Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative therapeutic approach that combines the...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Sep 235 min read
Artistic Expression for Psychedelic Integration
What is Psychedelic Integration and Why is it Important? Understanding Psychedelic Integration Psychedelic integration is the process of...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Sep 54 min read
Body Awareness & Activation in Brainspotting
What Are Body Sensations? Body sensations are the physical experiences we feel within our bodies. These sensations can range from subtle...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Aug 254 min read
Attunement & The Therapeutic Relationship
What is Attunement in Psychotherapy? Definition and Core Concept Attunement in psychotherapy refers to the therapist's ability to be...
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Essential Items for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Here are some essentials to consider that can really enhance your Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Experiences: Set & Setting Enveloping...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jul 253 min read
Integration is in Everything
When I seek training in a new modality to share with my clients, it's almost always because it is something that has worked for me on my...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jul 183 min read
The Eyes Are The Window to the Brain
The Eyes Really Are a Window to the Brain You may have heard the phrase 'The eyes are the window to the soul.' While that may be true,...
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Using the Feelings Wheel for Parts Work in Psychotherapy
What is the Feelings Wheel? The Feelings Wheel is a powerful visual tool designed to help you identify and articulate your emotions with...
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Understanding Trauma: 6 Books I Recommend
To those seeking to understand trauma and facilitate personal healing, this list offers diverse perspectives from respected voices in the...
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Functional Freeze vs. Dissociation: Understanding the Difference
Physiology of the Freeze Response The freeze response is an automatic reaction controlled by the nervous system. When faced with a...
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Setting Intentions: Reflections to Help You to Prepare for Ketamine Assisted Therapy
What Is Ketamine Assisted Therapy? A Brief Overview Ketamine works by blocking NMDA glutamate receptors in the brain that are involved in...
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Sublingual Ketamine Assisted Therapy - With an Emphasis on 'Assisted Therapy'
What Is Sublingual Ketamine Therapy? Low-Dose Ketamine Treatments Sublingual ketamine therapy involves taking low doses of ketamine, an...
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Understanding Neuroception and the Fawn Response
What Is Neuroception? Neuroception refers to the neural process that scans the environment for safety or threat. It operates beneath our...
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The Power of Parts Work in Psychotherapy
Parts work is a powerful technique used in many forms of psychotherapy and counseling. It's based on the idea that we all have different...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Dec 27, 20234 min read
Nostalgia & The New Year
Nostalgia is a powerful feeling. It's that bittersweet longing for the past and the way things used to be. As the new year approaches,...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
What Is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria? Rejection sensitivity dysphoria or RSD is an extreme emotional sensitivity to perceived...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Nov 9, 20234 min read
What is a Trauma Response?
What Is Trauma and How Does It Affect the Brain? Traumatic experiences activate our fight or flight response, flooding our brains with...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Oct 24, 20233 min read
Brainspotting for Shadow Work
Brainspotting works by activating the limbic brain, the emotional center of the brain, through focused eye positions. As the eyes hold on...
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