What happens when a fun improv class accidentally triggers a deep trauma response? I found myself shifting from excitement straight into a dorsal shutdown ("turtling up"). Instead of losing the night to doom-scrolling, I used a practical combination of IFS, Polyvagal theory, and somatic tools to map my way back to regulation. Read the full story and learn how you can apply these concrete nervous system tools to your own life and clinical practice.

Resilience is found through trying and stepping away from competence which is why the first thing that I try to get better at is caring for my body. It supports both my physical and mental health and take a ton of practice.

Meetup Mental Health Tool Kit. Third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 pm PST.

I want to extend huge congratulations to Dr. Sara Weelborg, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, on two major accomplishments. First, on the publication of her doctoral paper, "A Quality Improvement Project to Promote Awareness and Knowledge of Nutrition as an Adjunctive Treatment Option for Chronic Insomnia."

2024 was a year of growth and resilience for me. I navigated significant personal changes, including a broken hand, which forced me to prioritize self-care and truly embody the principles I teach. This experience reinforced the importance of focusing on the fundamentals: food, sleep, movement, breathing, and supportive connections.