Our Story
We came to understand the impacts of trauma through Jessica's seemingly spontaneous muscle paralysis. We searched for answers as to why a physically active and overall well person would suddenly be unable to move without being in violent pain.
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What we discovered was that Jessica was experiencing intense somatic flashbacks of emotional constriction as a result of complex developmental trauma. In recognizing the impact Jessica's past had on her present allowed Gustav to witness events from his own past, which were influencing experiences in his present. We also discovered effective pathways to release those constrictive patterns and how interpersonal interactions and conflicts allow for deeper healing of each part of ourselves.
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All of the illness, dysfunction, and dysregulation we experienced was a result of past trauma's impact on the present; through Trauma-informed Care practices, we can all help each other heal. This results in improved quality of life for all!
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We make use of the stories of our pasts and the interplay of our relational interactions as testimony of the on-going practice of embodying TIC practices into our daily lives.
Meet The Team
A Rockstar Therapist, Berserker with Buddhist Tendencies, Wounded Healer, Biker, Viking, Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Athlete, Musician, Yogi, and more who will make you cry, but in a way that will make you want to thank him for it.
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Well-versed in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Dr. Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry, Dr. Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing or Processing, and Dr. Stephen Porges's Safe and Sound Protocol, to identify, process, and resolve the root of adaptive behaviors and habits, resulting in overall wellness and improved quality of life. Through the sharing of his own story, Gustav will assist you in understanding your own. Trauma is a disconnect from the self and Gustav will help you find that connection again, back to your authentic self and a regulated way of being in the world.
While she's not a therapist, she can effectively teach you the difference between therapeutic practices and therapy.
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With 26 years in public education, she can create custom learning, training, and content for all of your professional development needs that your participants will want to attend. She holds a doctorate in educational leadership and curriculum design, a Masters in Multicultural Education, and a Bachelors in Educational Design.
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Having mentored and facilitated trainings in trauma-informed care practices over the last five years, she is ready to provide you, your group, and/or your organization with research and science-based training and consulting into trauma-responsive practices.