Diana Houghton 12/31/25 Diana Houghton 12/31/25

Feeling Erased: Reclaiming Presence After Trauma

Trauma can create a profound and haunting sense of being erased, as if one's inner reality has been rendered invisible.

Diana Houghton 12/15/25 Diana Houghton 12/15/25

The Complex Intersection of Neurodivergent Minds and Self Harm

Self harm ideation in neurodivergent individuals often represents a nervous system's survival response to overwhelming distress, not a symptom of brokenness.

Diana Houghton 9/2/25 Diana Houghton 9/2/25

Why Neurodivergent People May Thrive in Somatic Therapy

Traditional talk therapies like CBT often operate from the top down, focusing on changing thoughts to influence emotions and body states. In contrast, somatic psychotherapy works from the bottom up, helping clients regulate their nervous system to create new cognitive and emotional experiences.

Diana Houghton 5/27/25 Diana Houghton 5/27/25

What is Urge Surfing?

Urge surfing is a mindfulness technique that teaches individuals to observe cravings without acting on them, fostering somatic awareness and emotional resilience