Jennifer Francis-Gehring, LCSW, RYT 200, MSW, BSN, BA

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.  

The Eagala Model is the global standard for equine-assisted psychotherapy and personal development, which incorporates horses' unique intuition to help clients heal, discover, learn, and grow from the horse-human relationship.  

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.  

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a form of narrative therapy for children and adolescents.

Training the brain to be in the present moment allows for healing to happen in real time.  Kick back and relax while you listen to music and help you brain to become more flexible and adaptable.

The Safe and Sound Protocol is a powerful tool for supporting nervous system regulation.   

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, behavioral state regulation, and social engagement behaviors through filtered music.

As a practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP acts as a non-invasive, acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping to retune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration and resilience. 

The SSP involves listening to specially filtered music through headphones alongside a provider in person or remotely. 

Suitable for children, adults and animals (dogs, cats and horses), the SSP has demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, sensory processing differences and more.   

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.