Using eye movements that mimic REM sleep, the brain and body are able to connect on a deeper level, allowing for traumatic memories of events to be processed, thereby decreasing the intensity of feelings, and sensations created by the traumatic event, moving toward resolution.
When we use the power of horses and their energy field, we are able to see in real time what we are projecting out to the world. This gives us an opportunity to begin making changes to old patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer work for us.
Connection is our greatest desire and deepest fear.
NARM focuses on attunement, relational and developmental trauma, all through exploration of attachment patterns from childhood.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a form of narrative therapy for children and adolescents.
Changed thoughts, lead to changed feelings, lead to changed behaviors. Learn the algorithm of how to apply this new way of existing in the world.
Play is a child's language and through play, children are able to express themselves and the trauma they have experienced.
Through play, a beautiful relationship emerges between child and therapist that is based on unconditional positive regard, attunement, voice and choice, and provide opportunities for children to make decisions and learn boundaries.
Child Centered Play Therapy is learning how to build relationships with children. It incorporates 9 key elements:
NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback is training for your brain. It is not a medical intervention, rather it is a way of helping your brain come into the present moment. Emotional healing happens when we are in the present moment. Brain training may help improve sleep and focus. Brain training may help manage anxiety, depression and symptoms from PTSD.
The Safe and Sound Protocol is a powerful tool for supporting nervous system regulation.
Polyvagal Theory is an intentional way of doing and being in our world. It is a new way of learning how to befriend your nervous system. Through practices of movement, breathwork, music, play, and harmonizing with nature, safety and connection are allowed to blossom. The body learns how to feel safe and connected. Resilience is built within the nervous system.
An in person, initial intake and paperwork session takes approximately 1.5 hours. After you have completed the intake and assessments forms at home, you will schedule a time to meet with Jennifer at her office. This initial appointment is the opportunity for us to meet, get to know one another, figure out what your goals are for therapy, types of therapy modalities you are interested in exploring and what brought you to therapy.
Private Pay: $150
Psychotherapy includes: EMDR, NARM, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Child Centered Play Therapy.
Psychotherapy sessions are approximately 50 -60 mins in length.
Private Pay: $100
Psychotherapy sessions occur weekly, biweekly or monthly. It all depends on YOUR needs and intensity of symptoms you are experiencing. Sometimes, weekly sessions are needed in the beginning to learn coping skills and ways to manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma.
Providing weekly LCSW supervision for CSW's.
Cost: $80 weekly
Providing exemplary consultation to YOUR workplace on how to begin implementing Polyvagal Theory into your work environment
Cost: $300 per hour
Begin exploring Polyvagal Theory within a group dynamic during an 8 week program, that includes taking a deep dive into the Autonomic Nervous System and learning patterns of safety and connection along with patterns of danger and disconnection.
This 8 week program will assist your group in learning:
Sessions are approximately 60 mins in length and occur weekly for 8 weeks.
This psychoeducation group is ideal for centers of recovery, local businesses, church groups, community groups, schools, college classrooms....ANYONE.
Regulated nervous systems create regulated communities which creates individuals who are creative, expressive, critical thinkers, healthy and content.
Groups limited to 12 people, all materials provided
This is a psychoeducational service and not therapy.
Cost: $6000
Couples Communication Through Nervous System work is a psychoeducational 8 week program, that includes taking a deep dive into the Autonomic Nervous System and learning patterns of safety and connection. This 8 week program will improve communication, help you learn how to repair ruptures within your relationship and work together to seek safety within your relationship.
Once you have learned about Polyvagal Theory and mapped out each other's dysregulated and regulated nervous systems, you can begin to have a better understanding of your partner's needs and how to best meet those needs in the context of a compassionate, kind, loving and considerate relationship.
You will also learn valuable skills and practices to help each other connect, repair and seek safety within your relationship.
Couples sessions are approximately 90 mins in length and occur weekly for 8 weeks. In order to partake in this service, the home environment must be safe and free from physical abuse, verbal abuse and emotional abuse.
This is a psychoeducational service and not therapy.
Cost: $2000
Individual Nervous System work is a psychoeducational 8 week program, that includes taking a deep dive into the Autonomic Nervous System and learning patterns of safety and connection. This 8 week program will improve communication, help you learn how to repair ruptures within relationships and learn how to seek safety within your environments.
Once you have learned about Polyvagal Theory and mapped out your dysregulated and regulated nervous systems, you can begin to have a better understanding of your needs and how to best meet those needs in the context of a compassionate, kind, loving and considerate relationship with your nervous system.
You will also learn valuable skills and practices to help you seek safety and connection.
Sessions are approximately 60 mins in length and occur weekly for 8 weeks.
This is a psychoeducational service and not therapy.
Cost: $1200
These psychotherapy sessions occur at the horse barn with Jennifer, your Equine Specialist (Misty or Rick Baker - The Bridges Program) and your horse(s) that you choose to work with.
Cost: $150
These brain training sessions occur at the office with Jennifer. You will be connected to the computer through sensors that are placed on your scalp and ears. Beautiful music is listened to and you can take a nap, read a book, scroll on your phone, color, play a game and the list goes on. There is no limit on the number of sessions you can partake in. Most clients report noticeable changes within 7-10 sessions. Your body and nervous system are the guides in telling you what you need.
This is an acoustical intervention that is used to help heal the Vagus nerve and bring the Autonomic Nervous System into a more aligned space. The Safe and Sound Protocol is 5 hours of filtered music to help the inner muscles of the ears, hear human voice as it's meant to be heard versus, as threats of danger. Safety is the key with this intervention and therefore safety must be present at home and with another person during and after each session.
Cost for Non Psychotherapy Clients: $1200 total + $25 monthly Aftercare Balance Program Access
Cost for Psychotherapy Clients: $300 total + $25 monthly Aftercare Balance Program Access
This is an acoustical intervention that is used to help heal the Vagus nerve. The Safe and Sound Protocol is 5 hours of filtered music to help the inner muscles of the ears hear human voice as it's meant to be heard vs as threats of danger. Safety is the key with this intervention and therefore safety must be present at home and with another person during and after each session.
Cost for Non Psychotherapy Clients: $1400 total + $25 monthly aftercare Balance Access
Cost for Psychotherapy Clients: $500 total + $25 monthly aftercare Balance Access
All services provided are by appointment only
2031 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, United States
Phone: 270-925-5286 Email: jennifer@willowandash.org
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