Blog Archive
Archived content on therapy, mental wellness, and emotional resilience.
Category: Therapeutic Influences
Understanding the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
Erik Turley, LMFT
11/02/2025
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates essential body functions such as heart rate, digestion, and stress responses through two key...
Polyvagal Theory: How the Nervous System Affects Trauma
Erik Turley, LMFT
01/15/2025
Explore Polyvagal Theory and how the vagus nerve shapes trauma responses, emotional regulation, and social behavior through the lens of...
Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) and EMDR: How the Brain Heals from Trauma
Erik Turley, LMFT
12/18/2024
Explore Adaptive Information Processing (AIP), the theory behind EMDR therapy. Learn how the brain processes trauma, why memories get “stuck,”...
Structural Family Therapy: Improve Family Dynamics & Relationships
Erik Turley, LMFT
11/27/2024
Structural Family Therapy (SFT) helps families improve communication and resolve conflicts by addressing family organization and boundaries. Developed by Salvador...
Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Build Strong, Lasting Relationships
Erik Turley, LMFT
11/20/2024
The Gottman Method is a research-backed approach to couples therapy designed to strengthen relationships through improved communication, emotional connection, and...
Dave Ramsey’s Money Management Model: Steps to Financial Stability
Erik Turley, LMFT
10/16/2024
Discover how Dave Ramsey’s money management model, built around the famous Baby Steps, helps millions achieve debt freedom, savings growth,...