NCS Therapy and Coaching

03/20/2024

Shout out to Bronze Sponsor NCS Therapy and Coaching for your generous support of Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies at our Build up Barton event! Thank you so much!!!

03/18/2024

We are super excited to announce that we have joined the fabulous group of EMDR International Association EMDR Certified Therapists!!

Originally training under Robert Solomon with EMDR Institute and most recently under Kara Nossardi with EMDR Education and Training Center Emily Ryan, LICSW has completed her certification process!

Reach out to learn more on how EMDR can help.

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08/13/2023

Thank you for the new head shots 🤍 +coaching

09/15/2022

08/03/2022

Ask about how we utilize EMDR in therapy.

The under-the-radar treatment is one of the most effective for those suffering from PTSD — and experts say you're probably going to be hearing about it a lot more.

07/30/2022

Trauma recovery and reaching out to a clinical trauma professional can be scary, but the worst part is over. Survivors are some of the courageous, resilient individuals I know. You got this!!! Surviving to THRIVING = post traumatic growth 🤍

Emily Ryan, LICSW shared a post on Instagram: "Trauma recovery and reaching out to a clinical trauma professional can be scary, but the worst part is over. Survivors are some of the courageous, resilient individuals I know. You got this!!! Surviving to THRIVING = post traumatic growth 🤍 ...

06/22/2022

Breath is key. If you are just starting out with a relaxation practice try inhaling slowly for a count of 4 (through the nose). Hold for a count of 4. Exhale slowly for a count of 4. Hold for a count of 4. Tip: if you want to intensify the relaxation response hold after exhale for a longer count. 💨

06/10/2022

newchapterspace • Trevor Hall - You Can’t Rush Your Healing

06/03/2022

This a tool that I use with my clients to help them manage the build up of stress in the body throughout the day. I ask them to use this exercise each time they notice their bodies respond to stress. That may mean doing this many time s a day🤪. The sequence is key 🔑

Grounding: 🦶🌱to feel SAFE in the present moment. If you can’t get outside and put your feet in the grass just notice the weight of your feet as they press into the floor. Notice how the ground or seat beneath you is holding you up. You are rooted here in the safety of this present moment.

Breathing: 💨Now that you are grounded and safe in the present use your breath for BALANCE and CENTERING. Take a few deep breaths here. Imagine that as you take a slow exhale the stress releases with the breath. On the inhale focus on your center.

Fluid: 💧Now that you are grounded/safe in the present and also balanced and centered try to produce saliva in your mouth to turn on the digestive system (Which actually inhibits the sympathetic/fight or flight and increases relaxation). This may sound weird but try to produce saliva in your mouth to feel CALM and CONTROLLED. Try it out.

After trying these three for a period of time and you feel comfortable, bring in the imagination 🤔🔥Now that you are grounded/safe, balanced/centered, calm/controlled pull into mind an image of a calm place. A place that you associate with feeling of calm or safety.
Savor that for a few.

This tool ,developed by Elan Shapiro, is called Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. It is an awesome tool to help with regulation throughout our day when dealing with stress, anxiety, and especially in the early stages of trauma recovery.

What tools do you use to help you manage stress throughout your day?

06/02/2022

Sing this tune 🎶 Do Be Do Be Do Be Do 🎶 Finding balance is 🔑 in regulating your nervous system. I don’t remember which teacher along the way to thank for this useful (maybe a little corny) tool, but it stuck. This tune has served as a quick and easy reminder that when my life has too much doing and not enough being, something will give…and not always according to my plan.