When you are shocked or have a painful experience,
the first thing that happens is that your mind and body become separated.
The reason is that your body feels the pain, but your mind can float somewhere else, allowing you to survive and make it through with as little discomfort as possible.
Your mind’s role is to keep you safe and alive.
Your brain continually works to protect you, even when it does not feel that way.
If you have experienced something overwhelming, your mind might have locked that memory away, ensuring you stay on guard so it does not happen again.
But here is the thing – sometimes, that protective response keeps running long after the danger is gone.
That is why certain situations, thoughts, or random things can trigger intense emotions or reactions that seem out of place.
Memory reconsolidation and mind-body techniques can help.
The good news? Your brain is not stuck that way.
Memory reconsolidation is like a built-in update system that lets us rewrite old emotional responses so they stop running on autopilot. Then, I will utilize somatic techniques, which means body techniques, to help you regulate and release any energy that has gotten stuck in your body.
We will tell your nervous system, “Hey, you are safe now. You do not need to carry this anymore.”
This is not about reliving the pain. It is about rewiring your brain’s connection so the old triggers lose their charge. By blending mind-body techniques with how the brain naturally updates memories, we can clear out the fear, stress, or emotional weight that has been hanging on.
Let’s rewire your brain together.
Instead of just coping with the past, we are clearing it out so your mind and body can move forward freely. And the best part? It doesn’t take years of rehashing pain in a way that feels light, natural, and free.
Wouldn’t it be amazing to finally feel like yourself again – without all the weight of the past holding you down?
Let’s set up your first appointment. Call me today at (423) 290-0358.