Rise Therapy and Consulting

11/19/2025

Brainspotting Q and A:
Q: What is Brainspotting?

A: Brainspotting is a trauma therapy that uses eye positions to access where emotional pain and trauma are stored in the brain. It helps the mind and body process what talk therapy alone can’t always reach

Q: How does it work?

A: Your therapist helps you find a “brainspot” — a specific eye position that connects to a deep emotional experience. Holding that spot helps the brain naturally release and reprocess stuck trauma.

Q: Why is it so powerful for trauma?

A:
• It taps directly into the limbic system (where trauma is stored).
• You don’t have to retell the full story to heal.
• It works at the pace your nervous system can handle.
• Many people reach breakthroughs faster than with traditional talk therapy alone.
• It helps reduce emotional and physical tension tied to past experiences.

Q: Who is it helpful for?

A: Anyone carrying trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, chronic stress, or patterns that feel “stuck” in the body.

Q: How soon can I start?

A: Our Brainspotting-trained providers including Allie, Stacy, Katherine, and John currently have immediate availability, and you can schedule directly through our website at www.risetherapy.net

11/18/2025

The Science Behind Positive Affirmations:
Positive affirmations aren't just about "pretending that everything is fine."
They're about teaching your brain a new, healthier pattern.

When you repeat supportive statements, you activate the brain's neuroplasticity- the ability to form new connections and interrupt old, self critical loops.

Here are 5 affirmations grounded in self-compassion + nervous system regulation:
1. "I can handle this one step at a time."
Builds a sense of control when things feel overwhelming.

2. " My feelings are valid, even when they're uncomfortable."
Supports emotional regulation and reduces shame.

3. "I am learning to trust myself"
Strengthens your internal sense of safety.

4. "I don't need to be perfect to be worthy."
Interrupts all-or-nothing thinking

5. "Rest is productive"
Calms the nervous system by reducing pressure and urgency.

Why it works:
Repeated compassionate language cues your brain to shift away form threat mode and toward openness, safety, and possibility.

If you are ready to build these skills in a deeper more personalized way, visit www.risetherapy.net

11/17/2025

11/14/2025

When you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or dissociated, grousing isn't just a "trick" - it is neuroscience.
Here's why grounding works:

1. It brings your brain out of threat mode.
When your nervous system senses danger, the amygdala takes over. Grounding activates the prefrontal cortex — the part of the brain responsible for logic, calm, and regulation.

2. It reorients you to the present moment.
Trauma pulls you into the past or future. Grounding pulls your awareness back into the “now,” which the brain interprets as safer.

3. It engages the senses.
Sensory input sends signals to your brainstem saying:
“We’re here. We’re safe. We’re okay.”

4. It interrupts spirals and automatic reactions.
By shifting attention to something tangible, you reduce the intensity of intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or panic.

5. It slows your physiology.
Slower breathing → slower heart rate → calmer nervous system.

Grounding doesn’t erase emotions — it helps your brain come back to safety so you can respond instead of react.

For more tools to understand your nervous system and trauma healing, visit www.risetherapy.net

11/13/2025

It is okay to not feel okay. You are not alone.
Rise Therapy is here to help you navigate life's many challenges.
Reach out to learn more or book an appointment at www.risetherapy.net
763-220-1522

11/12/2025

Red Flags vs. Repairable Conflict
Not every disagreement is a red flag.
Conflict happens in every relationship, but how you both show up during and after reveals everything.

Red Flags:
- Constant blame of defensiveness
- Stonewalling or silent treatment
- Name-calling, manipulation, or control
- No accountability or effort to repair

Repairable Conflict:
- Willingness to listen
- Taking responsibility for impact
- Apologizing sincerely
- Working together toward understanding

Healthy relationships aren't conflict-free, they are repair- friendly.
Visit www.risetherapy.net to learn more about how therapy can help you in relationships.

11/11/2025

Importance of Gratitude:

Gratitude isn't about ignoring pain or pretending everything's fine.
It's about noticing the small moments of safety, kindness, or connection, even when things feel hard.

When we intentionally slow down to notice what's good, our brains being to shift from survival mode to presence. Gratitude helps calm the nervous system, strengthens relationships, and reminds us that healing can coexist with struggle.

Start small:
- One breath that feels grounding
- One person who makes you feel seen
- One moment today that felt peaceful

Gratitude can be one small step toward healing and growing.
Visit www.risetherapy.net to learn more about building practices that support your emotional well being.

11/08/2025

Just one week away! Join us for Talk Early, Talk Often: The Dangers of Social Media on Thursday, November 13 from 5-7 pm at the Monticello Emagine Theatre! We will be showing the documentary "Can't Look Away" and following it by a panel discussion with tips to help families use social media safely. This event is hosted by Sherburne County Substance Use Prevention Coalition and Wright County's MEADA Coalition 🧠🎥📲