New Aniibiish

09/01/2026

Some books inform our clinical work. Others shift the way we understand healing. Sebern Fisher’s The Hidden Book of First Things has done that for me.

I came to this book as a psychotherapist who integrates trauma-focused psychotherapy, neurofeedback (NFB) and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and also as someone with my own history of developmental trauma.

Fisher does not focus extensively on the details of what happened to her. Instead, she gives us something perhaps more powerful: the aftermath and the absence. She explores what happens when the relational experiences that ordinarily help a child develop an interior sense of self and other are missing. Developmental trauma is not only about what happened to us. It can also be about what did not happen for us the attunement, safety, co-regulation and reliable relational connection through which the developing brain learns over time. These are not always memories waiting to be processed. Sometimes they are experiences that never occurred sufficiently in the first place.

This is where Fisher’s journey with neurofeedback is particularly compelling. NFB offers another doorway into healing by working with the brain’s capacity for regulation rather than relying solely on insight or narrative.

Her later and current experience with Dr. Frank Corrigan’s DBR adds another layer, offering a way of working with deeply held orienting and shock responses associated with trauma.

As a therapist integrating NFB, DBR and trauma-focused psychotherapy, I increasingly appreciate that these approaches can reach different layers of developmental injury: the brain, the body, the relational experience and the emerging sense of self.

Fisher’s book left me thinking about what becomes possible when the brain, body and self are finally given new experiences from which to learn?

For me, both personally and professionally, this is a powerful and hopeful exploration of what it means not simply to survive developmental trauma, but to discover what can emerge beyond it.

08/21/2026

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EMDR AS YOU ARE 12 Experts on Moving from Protocol to Presence

What I appreciate about the premise of this book is the recognition that learning a therapeutic model and actually sitting with another human being are two very different things.

Training gives us protocols, phases, frameworks, and a map to follow. But trauma and the nervous system rarely move through healing in a neat or predictable way.

There is a lot that happens in the space between knowing the protocol and learning how to be present with the person in front of us.

This book brings together 12 EMDR clinicians who speak candidly about that space the uncertainty, second-guessing, messy moments, adaptations, and the gradual process of learning to trust yourself as a clinician. I can’t say how much I appreciate the generosity of sharing vulnerable therapeutic experiences!

Our clients don’t arrive as a diagnosis or a protocol. They arrive with nervous systems shaped by relationships, experiences, adaptations, and ways of surviving that made sense somewhere along the way.

I think there is tremendous value in clinicians being willing to learn out loud…to remain curious, flexible, and open to evolving how we understand and support healing.

Perhaps becoming more experienced isn’t about following the map more perfectly…but instead about knowing the map well enough that we can look up from it and truly see the person sitting across from us 🤓❤️🐶

06/15/2026

One of the greatest privileges of professional development is the opportunity to learn from individuals who have dedicated decades to advancing their fields. This week I had the opportunity to participate in an advanced training with the amazing iMediSync America team Rebekah Walker Carlos Chinchilla Kody Newman
with the esteemed Dr. Dave Kim and Shari Johansson MA, LPC, NCC, BCN, QEEG-D deepening my understanding of how neurotechnology can complement psychotherapy and mental health care. Technologies such as QEEG EEG tPBM & NFB offer exciting opportunities to better understand individual differences in brain functioning and move toward a more personalized approach to care. While new technologies are exciting, what I value most is the knowledge shared by highly qualified and experienced teachers. Their ability to bridge research, clinical practice, and real-world application transforms information into meaningful learning. The insights gained from those who have spent years refining their craft cannot be found in manuals alone; they come from experience, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to improving client outcomes.

As a psychotherapist, I remain committed to exploring evidence-informed approaches that enhance, rather than replace, the therapeutic relationship. Technology is most valuable when it helps us better understand our clients, track progress, and tailor interventions in ways that support meaningful and lasting change.

I leave this training with a renewed appreciation for mentorship, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Every opportunity to learn from experienced teachers ultimately strengthens our ability to provide informed, compassionate, and personalized care. Thank you to the iMediSync team and fellow participants for creating an environment where curiosity, innovation, and clinical excellence are encouraged. 🤓

06/14/2026

One of the greatest privileges of professional development is the opportunity to learn from individuals who have dedicated decades to advancing their fields. This week I had the opportunity to participate in an advanced training with the amazing iMediSync America team Rebekah Walker Carlos Chinchilla Kody Newman
with the esteemed Dr. Dave Kim and Shari Johansson MA, LPC, NCC, BCN, QEEG-D deepening my understanding of how neurotechnology can complement psychotherapy and mental health care. Technologies such as QEEG EEG tPBM & NFB offer exciting opportunities to better understand individual differences in brain functioning and move toward a more personalized approach to care. While new technologies are exciting, what I value most is the knowledge shared by highly qualified and experienced teachers. Their ability to bridge research, clinical practice, and real-world application transforms information into meaningful learning. The insights gained from those who have spent years refining their craft cannot be found in manuals alone; they come from experience, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to improving client outcomes.

As a psychotherapist, I remain committed to exploring evidence-informed approaches that enhance, rather than replace, the therapeutic relationship. Technology is most valuable when it helps us better understand our clients, track progress, and tailor interventions in ways that support meaningful and lasting change.

I leave this training with a renewed appreciation for mentorship, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Every opportunity to learn from experienced teachers ultimately strengthens our ability to provide informed, compassionate, and personalized care. Thank you to the iMediSync team and fellow participants for creating an environment where curiosity, innovation, and clinical excellence are encouraged. 🤓

06/12/2026

Excited to be learning more about measuring and recording the electrical activity of the brain 🧠 and precision planning and ex*****on of mental health treatment ❤️

06/11/2026

New evidence challenges the long-held belief that stroke thrombolysis is only useful within the first few hours. A meta-analysis of four randomized trials found that tenecteplase administered between 4.5 and 24 hours after ischemic stroke improved functional outcomes and increased vessel reopening without increasing bleeding or mortality risk. The greatest benefits were seen in patients who did not have access to thrombectomy, highlighting the potential impact for rural and resource-limited settings. Advances in imaging are helping clinicians move beyond the clock and focus on identifying brain tissue that can still be saved https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.054877?fbclid=IwdGRjcASXDepleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEebwupYHxe8TkE4hstNTRNNhvp4zh2UkENBwbZZG3B7spYxs7bKxBcF4ApJV0_aem_ceZKYjjmQ77Iy2Uy5xrZyg

06/10/2026

Some counselling concepts can feel abstract until they are connected to something tangible.

🧭 The Compass helps explain Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR). Just as a compass helps us find direction, our nervous system constantly orients to determine whether we are safe. Trauma can disrupt this process, leaving us feeling stuck or lost. DBR helps clients reconnect with their internal sense of direction and safety.

🪆 The Matryoshka Doll is a powerful metaphor for parts work. Beneath anger may be fear. Beneath fear may be sadness. Beneath sadness may be a younger, vulnerable part seeking connection. Each layer tells part of the story.

🧊 The Cube represents perspective-taking. What we see depends on where we stand. When we learn to view a situation from multiple angles, new understanding, flexibility, and compassion often emerge.

Sometimes the most effective therapeutic tools aren’t complex interventions—they’re simple metaphors that make the invisible visible. To my fellow therapists what is your favourite metaphor?

06/07/2026

approximately half of children with ADHD also meet the diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder? the exact prevalence varies across studies, but research consistently shows that anxiety disorders are among the most common co-occurring conditions in children and adolescents with ADHD, with rates often reported between 25% and 50%. The “about half” statement is therefore a reasonable clinical summary when discussing ADHD-anxiety comorbidity. This is an important reminder that ADHD is often more complex than difficulties with attention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity alone. Unfortunately, anxiety can sometimes mask ADHD symptoms, while ADHD-related difficulties can be mistaken for anxiety. This highlights the importance of comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment planning.

05/17/2026

05/16/2026

I am increasingly meeting individuals who live with a complex overlap of physical, cognitive, neurological, and autonomic symptoms that often shift, intensify, and resist simple explanations. Many describe years of searching for answers—moving between specialists, undergoing extensive testing, and receiving conflicting opinions or no clear diagnosis at all.

Clients speak about chronic exhaustion, sensory overwhelm, pain, dizziness, brain fog, emotional dysregulation, hypermobility, burnout, and nervous systems that feel constantly “on edge.” Often, they feel trapped within bodies and minds that no longer feel predictable while also feeling unseen or misunderstood by systems struggling to fully capture the complexity of their experience.

Increasingly, clinicians and researchers are recognizing overlap among conditions such as ADHD/ADD, ASD, ME/CFS, hEDS, and POTS. While these are distinct diagnoses, many individuals experience shared pathways involving autonomic dysregulation, sensory processing differences, immune and inflammatory processes, connective tissue abnormalities, and chronic stress-system activation.

This chart was created as an educational overview to help visualize some of these commonly reported overlaps and distinctions. It is not intended to diagnose or reduce individuals to labels, but rather to support understanding for both clients and professionals navigating these increasingly recognized intersections across brain, body, and nervous system health.