Welcome to the NeuroNest Blog Yes, you can search by topic… but only if you’re willing to play a little game of “find the tag.” Click on any post, scroll to the bottom, and you’ll see clickable topic tags like SSP, neurofeedback, RRP, etc. It’s not ideal - but hey, it works!

  •  05/19/2025 02:39 PM

Discover how nervous system-based therapy can create lasting change. In this podcast, Carol Ann Brayley explains her gentle, intuitive approach using Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and SSP to support healing from trauma, anxiety, burnout, and more.

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  •  04/13/2025 11:07 PM

This article discusses the benefit of doing neurofeedback at home as a cost-effective, convenient way to support nervous system regulation, improve focus, sleep, and emotional well-being—all from the comfort of home.

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  •  03/10/2025 10:36 PM

Discover Carol Ann Brayley’s personal journey with the Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP), a powerful auditory intervention that helped her overcome chronic insomnia, reduce ADHD symptoms, and heal deeply from trauma. A heartfelt story of transformation through nervous system regulation.

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  •  02/17/2025 10:44 PM

Curious about the Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP)? In this article, Carol Ann Brayley shares her personal experience and the powerful changes she and her clients have seen using this gentle auditory intervention. From deeper sleep to improved focus and emotional balance, discover how RRP supports true nervous system healing.

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  •  10/07/2024 10:57 PM

Many people seek out SSP hoping to address a specific issue like anxiety, misophonia, or chronic pain—but SSP isn’t a treatment for any one condition. This article explains how SSP works by sending cues of safety to the nervous system, often leading to wide-ranging and unexpected improvements.

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  •  10/09/2022 12:59 PM

Read the long list of areas that can potentially improve with SSP

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  •  01/31/2022 06:00 PM

An update on Amy and Jasper's latest response to SSP

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  •  10/10/2021 01:02 PM

Read how Amy, a 5 month old puppy with anxious aggressive barking and sound sensitivity, is responding to her first round of SSP.

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  •  03/09/2021 03:32 PM

Watch as I am being interviewed by the parent of a little boy on the spectrum that I did SSP with. Related topics covered are using SSP with those with trauma, and neurofeedback and the similarities and differences between them.

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  •  07/18/2020 11:22 PM

Jasper, my rescue dog's response to a second round of SSP. He is no longer afraid of fireworks, thunderstorms, or even loud crashing and banging right at his own home.

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  •  03/26/2020 10:37 AM

A very simple energy healing approach that anyone can use, anywhere and at any time, to help emotional distress to settle.

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  •  03/24/2020 02:46 PM

Carol Ann Rowland, MSW, RSW, SEP describes how to use the Somatic Experiencing skill of physically orienting to help to settle feelings of stress, anxiety and turmoil

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