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Brain-Body Approaches to Trauma
Explore how brain-body trauma therapy uses somatics, brainspotting, and ketamine-assisted integration to support lasting change.

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Oct 284 min read


Applying Brainspotting in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Brain-Body Therapist Pointing to Brain Diagram The field of psychedelic-assisted therapy is rapidly expanding, with ketamine leading the...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Oct 93 min read


The Low-Down on Low-Dose Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) has gained popularity as an alternative to traditional talk therapy over the past several years. ...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Sep 23 min read


Growing up with an Emotionally Immature Parent
For many adults I work with, there’s a quiet ache that feels hard to name. It often shows up as self-doubt, shame, or difficulty trusting...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Aug 242 min read


New Brainspotting Certification Requirements (Effective November 1, 2025)
New Brainspotting Certification Requirements (Effective November 1, 2025)

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Aug 132 min read


The Intersection of My Path as a Client and Therapist
Last week, I shared a bit about my personal journey during the pilot episode of UnBoxed Healing: DePathologize This! My own mental...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Aug 43 min read


Resources for Trans Youth and Their Advocates
In a world where misinformation about gender-affirming care is prevalent, access to trustworthy resources has never been more important....

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jul 223 min read


Mindless Mindfulness
Sometimes our mind can feel so busy that traditional mindfulness practices like meditation or breathwork can feel out of reach. ...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jul 102 min read


Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Body
I hear from at least one client daily about how disconnected they feel from their body. Like we're just a head walking around without...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jun 303 min read


How Different Types of Sound Affect the Brain and Body
Sound is deeply somatic. Vibrations from music can modulate heart rate and influence breath rhythms, making it a potent resource for...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jun 163 min read


Resources for Brainspotters by Brainspotters
One of the most inspiring things about the Brainspotting community is the creativity that flows through it. From handcrafted pointer...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jun 62 min read


Exploring the Gentle Power of Psycholytic (low-dose) Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
The term psycholytic comes from Greek: psyche (soul) and lytic (dissolving). Coined by Dr. Ronald Sandison, a pioneer in LSD-assisted...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
May 192 min read


"Little t" Traumas Aren't so Little
When we hear the word ' trauma' , many of us think of catastrophic events such as natural disasters, assaults, and war. But trauma isn’t...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
May 23 min read


Recognizing Hypoarousal in a Hyperaroused World
In the landscape of trauma therapy, the conversation often revolves around the symptoms of hyperarousal — racing thoughts, panic attacks,...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Apr 113 min read


Psychedelics in Therapy
Historical Context and Modern Revival Psychedelic-assisted therapy emerged as a promising field in the 1950s and 1960s, with researchers...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Mar 306 min read


Self-Brainspotting with a Body Resource
The Body Resource in Brainspotting is a powerful technique that can help you cultivate a sense of inner calm and groundedness. Inspired...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Mar 112 min read


The Brain-Body’s Natural Defense System: Hyperarousal, Hypoarousal, & Dorsal-Vagal Collapse
The purpose of sharing this information is to shift away from pathologizing these innate, natural human responses. Our amazing,...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Feb 183 min read


Brainspotting, Parts Work, and Ketamine Assisted Therapy
I’ve integrated many different approaches into my practice over the years, but three modalities have stood out for their transformative...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Jan 133 min read


The Z-Axis & Vergence
Z-Axis adds depth to Brainspotting Z-Axis & Vergence Vergence in Brainspotting Vergence therapy, a powerful tool in Brainspotting,...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Dec 10, 20242 min read


The Role of Symbols in Altered States of Consciousness
Exploring Symbolism in Altered States The Power of Symbolic Imagery When you explore altered states of consciousness, (whether through...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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