What's The Difference Between Complex Trauma and PTSD?
PTSD develops from a single traumatic event, like a car accident or natural disaster. Complex trauma arises from ongoing physical,...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Oct 5, 20233 min read
What it Really Means to Be Trauma Informed
What it Really Means to Be Trauma Informed Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Understanding trauma and how it impacts people is...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Sep 11, 20235 min read
Could Ketamine Save Lives?: Using Psychedelic Therapy to Curb Suicidal Thoughts
Ketamine assisted therapy is a cutting edge treatment where ketamine is administered in a clinical setting to help people gain a new...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Aug 26, 20233 min read
EFT Tapping: A Self-Help Technique for Managing Anxiety
EFT tapping is a simple self-help method that uses gentle tapping on acupressure points to help relieve anxiety and stress. Best of all,...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Aug 16, 20234 min read
Rewire Your Nervous System: A Guide to Somatic Experiencing for Anxiety
Ever feel like your anxiety has a mind of its own? Like your nervous system is stuck in overdrive and there's nothing you can do about...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Jul 26, 20235 min read
Why Integration Is Key to Ketamine's Antidepressant Effects
So, you’ve heard the buzz about ketamine and its potential as a revolutionary new antidepressant. The prospect of ultra-rapid relief from...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Jul 22, 20234 min read
A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Brainspotting
So you've been hearing a lot about this brainspotting thing and want to know what all the hype is about. Well, you've come to the right...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Jul 12, 20232 min read
What is a 'growth edge'?
Whether we realize it or not, we all have growth edges - areas where we can improve and develop new skills. Focusing on our growth edges...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Jul 9, 20235 min read
Healing the Hidden Wounds of Complex Trauma
You thought you'd moved past it, but there it is again - that familiar feeling of dread, anxiety, fear. A seemingly small trigger has...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Jun 23, 20235 min read
Why We Struggle to Receive: How Generational Trauma Shapes Our Sense of Self
Have you ever wondered why you struggle to receive compliments or gifts, even from those closest to you? Chances are, it stems from the...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Jun 16, 20234 min read
The Truth About Attachment Styles and How They Impact Your Life
Your attachment style develops in childhood based on your experiences with your primary caregivers and continues to influence your...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Jun 7, 20234 min read
How Co-Regulation Works: The Therapeutic Dance Between Therapist and Client
Have you ever left a therapy session feeling calmer and more balanced than when you went in? There's a good chance your therapist's...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
May 28, 20235 min read
Trauma Therapy’s Bright Future: How Psychedelics & Body-Based Modalities Are Transforming the Field
You’ve probably heard the news—trauma therapy is undergoing a renaissance. The old talk therapies are making way for innovative new...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
May 23, 20233 min read
Using Brainspotting to Reshape Neural Pathways for OCD Relief
You don't have to struggle with the same obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors for the rest of your life. Instead, you can take...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
May 19, 20232 min read
Brainspotting for Psychedelic Integration After Ketamine Therapy
Brainspotting is an incredible tool that can offer you a deep transformation after ketamine therapy. In a nutshell, brainspotting is a...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
May 19, 20233 min read
The Healing Power of Brainspotting for Trauma, Anxiety, and PTSD
Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly felt overwhelmed and anxious, with no explanation as to why? Or have you ever been stuck in...
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Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
May 19, 20235 min read
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to Break Through Blocks in Your Mental Health Journey
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a powerful psychological treatment that combines a combination of traditional therapies with...
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