Blog #anxiety

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Some simple ideas from Somatic Experiencing, for how you can settle your nervous system during this time of universal stress and distress.

My own journey so far, over the course of three rounds of SSP

Jasper - a 5 year old rescue dog - and his response to the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP), a 5 hour auditory intervention

In addition to her previously noted gains, five weeks post SSP, Maggie is no longer showing territorial behaviours nor aggression towards other dogs