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Havening for the Other: ‘Flip it to Test it’ then Address it!

by Jessika Jake

Special thanks to Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA, ADS, whose conversations are always so educational and thought provoking. When we first met, we were exploring Havening Techniques® and the conversation led

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Why We Need to Rethink Saying ‘Emotional Hijack,’ And Talk Embodied EQ ❤️

by Jessika Jake

If we keep talking about “emotional hijacks,” then we will likely keep playing whack-a-mole with our triggers. Typical workplace EI advice for triggers comes as “forewarned is forearmed,” but really

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The (Superconscious) Accountability Ladder

by Jessika Jake

“Personal accountability is never about others, it’s always about me looking in the mirror and making better choices.” John G. Miller The concept of personal accountability and taking responsibility for one’s actions

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Beyond CBT: Unpacking Thought Errors as Helpful Shortcuts and When to Dig Deeper

by Jessika Jake

We’ve all experienced those moments where our thoughts seem to be working against us. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often categorizes these as ‘thought errors’ or ‘cognitive distortions.’ But what if

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Podcast Episode 38: LOL-ing with Gelotologist Barry Taylor

by Jessika Jake

In this episode, Jes interviews Gelotologist Barry Taylor. Barry uses Laugh Therapy to enhance individuals’ well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life. The healing power of laughter often has a

The Feather-O-Meter (Fun with Polyvagal Theory)

by Jessika Jake

The biological spacesuit (body) comes with a handy feather-O-meter. There are 3 main states: GREEN, YELLOW, and RED. You might recognize these as the states describe in The Polyvagal Theory,

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EGOs are the Helpers [Part 2]

by Jessika Jake

In Part 1, I wrote about some of the different ways we address multiplicity of mind: These days I like to consider the term “human” being as: The biological spacesuit

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Podcast Episode 36: Dialoging with Your Brain with Carol Robertson PhD

by Jessika Jake

In this episode, Carol Robertson PhD, creator of Brain Art and Brain Sculpture and a Havening Trainer uses beautiful analogies as she discusses the neuroscience around potentiation (add “doors” or

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The 4 R’s of the Trauma-Informed Approach

by Jessika Jake

Trauma responses are normal reactions to abnormal situations. Experiencing trauma is common, but its effects are often very long-lasting. Trauma refers to any distressing event that causes emotional, psychological, or physical harm.

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Podcast Episode 33: We’re More Than Our “Earth Suits” with Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA, ADS

by Jessika Jake

What is post-materialism and superconscious leadership.. and how can we bring this to our work? Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA, ADS shares her experiences and insights as we explore this important

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