Dear Somatic Therapy practitioner (and/or wellness expert interested in learning more about the science behind what makes for effective trauma processing,)
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The Science Behind Why Somatic Therapies Work to Heal Trauma
I am giving a free webinar where I will overview some of the core neuroscience techniques that mak Somatic Therapies (or other trauma processing modalities like EMDR) effective. Here is the link for that and I hope to see you there live where you can ask questions
“I greatly enjoyed being the demo (in the "New Information about Memory and your Nervous System" workshop) where you worked with me through the boat memory. It is less charged for me now. I think of Wonder Woman and sunny skies. It is a great feeling. Occasionally, the event pops up in my memory, but instead of feeling shame or disappointment, I think of the cheers from the other participants. I’m able to use the new memory and apply it to other challenging memories.”
–AV
–AV
Meet Your Brain Health Expert & Coach
Hi, I’m Heidi Crockett.
LCSW, MSW, CHC, CSE, CST, SEP*
I’m a licensed psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology professor, and clinical supervisor specializing in trauma and the relational nature of the brain.Â
Through a blend of neuroscience-based practices and compassionate guidance, I support clients to integrate their brain and train professionals to apply these principles with their own clients.
In this Professional Certification in Brain Health program, I will teach and coach you through a comprehensive model of interpersonal neurobiology (relational neuroscience) that is simplified, practical, alive and embodied.
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New Information about Memory and Your Nervous System
If you want immediate results, I have a workshop that is 2.5 hours long that explains everything you need to know about your nervous system and memory to create lasting change with a client. I demonstrate the concepts that I am teaching with an audience member live, then I explain with a PowerPoint presentation what I just did.
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Professional Certificate in Brain Health Program
Finally I mentioned my Professional Certificate in Brain Health Program which starts Feb 6th and meets 12 times from 7 to 9pm EST on Thursdays (recordings are available if you can’t attend live meetings).
A more detailed description about the Brain Health Program -- 9 Levels starting on Feb 6th
This program is new and being offered at an unusually low price of $83 per 2 hour group for those who want to attend for more of a "support group" reason. Or consider it as $25 per hour graduate level teachings on neuroscience and attachment. I cover fascinating aspects that help build the capacity to effectively renegotiate trauma. In the video at the top of the page I mention two key teachings (technically they are encapsulated in the 4th Level Memory Integration and the 7th Level Relationship Integration). The free workshop on Jan 28th or Feb 5th will introduce you to these and the 2.5 hour "New Information about Memory and your Nervous System" paid workshop covers aspects of these but the 35 hour program is the most comprehensive if you truly want to learn the science behind trauma integration and to practice it with other kind, intelligent peers. JUST ADDED! See the below video from Dec 19th where I am talking with a brain health student about Somatic Experiencing and neuroscience overlaps so you can get a feel for the types of conversations and help you'd get if you joined us.
2 Part Video from the class on Dec 19th (Brain Health Program -- 9 Skills). Part 1 (from the start until min 4) has a Somatic Experiencing student share how the training has deepened her understanding of how to help clients process trauma. Part 2 (from min 4 until the end) includes the demo giving a testimonial how the integration techniques helped create an aha that he hasn't had in 20 years with the same issue.
The following testimonial was written by a graduate of the "Brain Health Program -- 9 Skills of the Wizard Brain" (and she is enrolled in the upcoming "Brain Health Program -- 9 Levels of Neural Integration" which starts on Feb 6, 2025).
“I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” - Sarah Williams
Scared to death of counseling at first, I had a lot of anxiety before my sessions. I was surprised at how comfortable I felt with Heidi. I felt safe with her. I thought that I was going to have to dredge up ALL my past trauma and reveal my deepest regrets but instead she put me in the driver seat. She taught me about self-compassion by leading me through the kind-voice exercises. I was totally unaccustomed to this way of thinking. I thought I was just making excuses for myself, and my own shortcomings. Forging ahead anyway, I felt good that I was making an effort to improve my thinking.
Getting used to the kind voice technique only took continuing with my sessions. I realized the technique was not about making excuses for myself but was a way to melt my shame. The shame was not helping me be a better person. I now had a tool to combat rumination and someone to hold my hand as we gazed into my inner night.
I found so much value in working with Heidi that my sisters and mother and I started doing group counseling to support our aging mother. It has been a very cherished way to spend time and care for our mother. We now have “Heidi jargon” that we use together, and tools to help each other when someone is down. More recently, I have started couples counseling with my husband. We are learning nonviolent communication, which is becoming a way for us to actually resolve disputes rather than just sweep them under the carpet.
I feel a lot more confidence within myself. I can advocate for myself now in a way I never could before. If I wake up in rumination, I reach for my kind voice and repeat the words like a mantra. As a result of having less fear, I can get outside of my comfort zone and even decided to take Heidi’s classes though the Center for Integration. Now I am learning the recipe for Heidi’s secret sauce. Finding such a skilled and kind mentor has been an enormous blessing. I have been enjoying my practice coaching sessions and the opportunity to be a little shooting star out there in the night, spreading the message. With Heidi’s help, I am integrating each twinkling star and shiny planet into my celestial map and have fully embraced star gazing. I can truly say that I am not fearful of the night.
--MB
--MB
This quote was on a greeting card, and I thought it was a perfect way to encapsulate what Heidi has helped me do. I met Heidi at True North during a water fast in 2021. I was working hard to transform my physical health with fasting and diet but needed the mental and emotional piece of the health puzzle as well. I had trauma from abuse in my family and a lot of shame, not only from my family, but also from being raised in a high control religion. I felt very self-conscious and fundamentally unworthy. If I said something slightly off color to someone, I would be tossing and turning all night in rumination.
