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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 11, 20253 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 11, 20253 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 30, 20256 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 30, 20256 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 11, 20252 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 11, 20252 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 18, 20253 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 18, 20253 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 13, 20253 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 13, 20253 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 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


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


The Neuroplastic Window
The Brain's Remarkable Plasticity Neuroplasticity refers to your brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Oct 19, 20243 min read


The Neuroplastic Window
The Brain's Remarkable Plasticity Neuroplasticity refers to your brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Oct 19, 20243 min read


What is the Difference Between Psycholytic and Psychedelic Ketamine?
What is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy? Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative therapeutic approach that combines the...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Oct 6, 20242 min read


What is the Difference Between Psycholytic and Psychedelic Ketamine?
What is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy? Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative therapeutic approach that combines the...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Artistic Expression for Psychedelic Integration
What is Psychedelic Integration and Why is it Important? Understanding Psychedelic Integration Psychedelic integration is the process of...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Sep 23, 20245 min read


Artistic Expression for Psychedelic Integration
What is Psychedelic Integration and Why is it Important? Understanding Psychedelic Integration Psychedelic integration is the process of...

Meredith Futernick-Gerak, LPC, ACS, C-BSP, C-PAT
Sep 23, 20245 min read
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