Brent Chumpitazi LMFT 104587

One of my earliest memories is of falling off my bike and hearing someone say, "don't look at him, he'll start crying." This message was ingrained in my head--boys don't cry. Do not get me wrong, the ability to not cry in potentially awkward settings is a gift. However, that same gift comes with it's own bag of goodies--mood swings, depression, anger, poor performance and more.

The reason why PTSD develops is due to how an event is stored in memory. Someone who has PTSD relives a disturbing experience as though it is happening all over. This is because in those moments the left side of the brain is triggering strong emotions associated with the traumatic event(s). The left side of the brain has no recollection of time and cannot recognize that the event has past. The way I help is with EMDR, it helps by stimulate both left and right side of the brain.

Internal family systems is like family therapy for the parts that live in your head. Parts of us are created mostly out of necessity to protect ones' actual self. Your true self is not a part, however at times these parts take over which leads to all sorts of bad things--including losing connection with our your "self". We get blended with parts and feel as though we are these parts. In IFS we get to know these parts so that the self can take back control and start living.

When it comes to trauma, size does not matter. The reason why traumas happen is due to the way these events gets stored in the brain and nervous system. What EMDR does is help re-wire the brain and replace and desensitize these negative automatic responses to trauma. A traumatic memory overwhelms the body's system and causes the brain gets stuck on the bad event, no matter how much time has passed.

In the intricate dance of trauma, disassociation often emerges as a coping mechanism. This process, while protective, fragments the self, leading to a disjointed identity. Recognizing this interplay is vital for holistic healing. Therapies like EMDR and SPIRITUS Breathwork offer a path to untangle these threads, fostering integration and restoration, guiding individuals toward a cohesive sense of self

Somatic therapy is a profound journey into the wisdom of the body, a transformative exploration that extends beyond words. Through the art of breathwork, this therapeutic approach invites individuals to delve deep within, unlocking the body's innate ability to release and heal from trauma. With each intentional breath, the rhythm becomes a guiding force, unraveling stored tension and unfurling the layers of emotional imprints.