What 3 a.m. Parenting Taught Me About Co-Regulation and Trauma-Informed Care
A Dallas trauma-informed therapist reflects on what 3 a.m. parenting taught her about co-regulation, nervous systems, and attachment. Read more about how these ideas shape therapy at Crescent Counseling in Dallas, Texas.
Why Emotional Expansion Matters in Trauma-Informed Healing
A Dallas trauma-informed therapist explains why emotional expansion is as important as regulation in healing from trauma and stress, especially highlighting the use of Expansion Brainspotting.
Why I Use Brainspotting in Trauma-Informed Therapy
A Dallas therapist explains why she uses Brainspotting as a key trauma-informed approach in her clinical work.
Understanding Implicit Memory and Its Impact on Your Life
When we think about memory, we often picture moments like remembering our first day of school or recalling a favorite family vacation. These are examples of explicit memories—conscious recollections of specific events or facts. But there's another kind of memory working behind the scenes, subtly influencing our feelings and actions often without us even realizing it. This is called implicit memory.
What Somatic Therapy Is—and Isn’t
In recent years, the term "somatic therapy" has gained a lot of buzz, especially on social media. You might see it attached to all sorts of practices, from yoga routines to guided meditations, all claiming to help you "heal through the body." But what exactly is somatic therapy, and how can it truly support your healing journey? The answer isn’t as simple as a few deep breaths or a new fitness regimen; it goes much deeper than that.