Diana Houghton 9/15/25 Diana Houghton 9/15/25

Using Bilateral Stimulation to Build Resilience

This blog post explores a powerful somatic technique combining bilateral stimulation, positive messaging, and mental rehearsal to proactively prepare for stressful events. Learn how to build resilience and anchor a state of calm confidence before you need it most.

Diana Houghton 9/14/25 Diana Houghton 9/14/25

Tummy Talk: Conversing With The Enteric Nervous System

Our gut feelings are not problems to be solved but messages to be understood. Learning the language of the enteric nervous system allows us to heal trauma by listening to the wisdom of the body.

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 8/28/25 Diana Houghton 8/28/25

Navigating Neurodivergent Energy Systems and Burnout

We are not powered by a single battery but by an array of them.

Diana Houghton 8/3/25 Diana Houghton 8/3/25

When Cultural Scripts Fail Survivors of Coercion and Manipulation

Survivors often struggle to name their experiences because dominant cultural scripts prioritize physical violence.

Diana Houghton 7/16/25 Diana Houghton 7/16/25

Grieving the Self Who Didn’t Know

Grieving the self who "didn’t know" is an act of reclaiming clarity and compassion.

Diana Houghton 7/8/25 Diana Houghton 7/8/25

Erotic Confusion and Body Memory in Sexual Assault Survivors

Erotic confusion and body memory in sexual assault survivors are reflexive responses, not signs of consent.

Diana Houghton 6/30/25 Diana Houghton 6/30/25

Trauma Integration and the Ripple Effect

Trauma integration brings clarity and revelation, yet its ripple effect means unresolved layers may surface later, often catching us off guard.

Diana Houghton 5/29/25 Diana Houghton 5/29/25

Loosely and Tightly Coupled Systems in Relationship Dynamics

Exploring loosely and tightly coupled systems can reveal how relationship dynamics live in the body.

Diana Houghton 5/28/25 Diana Houghton 5/28/25

Avoidance: From Adaptive Disengagement to Maladaptive Withdrawal

Avoidance can be a temporary refuge or a prolonged prison. Understanding its impact on the body is the first step toward transforming it into a tool for healing rather than a barrier to growth.

Diana Houghton 5/22/25 Diana Houghton 5/22/25

How Self-Compassion Builds Resiliency

True resilience isn’t about toughness or endurance, it grows from self-compassion.

Diana Houghton 5/20/25 Diana Houghton 5/20/25

Communication Trauma, CPTSD and the Neurodivergent Nervous System

Communication trauma leaves deep scars in neurodivergent individuals, shaping both mind and body. This article explores how repeated misunderstandings fuel CPTSD and somatic distress through a nervous system lens.