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Inherited Wisdom, Embodied Healing: Brainspotting for Pre-Natal and Ancestral Trauma
When we think about our personal history, we often start the timeline at our first clear memory—perhaps a birthday party at age five or the first day of school. But at Coriander Living Collective, we look at the "whole-person system," and that system has a history that stretches back much further than your conscious mind can remember.
In fact, your story began long before you took your first breath. It began in the womb, and in the lives of the ancestors who came before you.
Beyond the Brain: Understanding the 8 Subsystems of Your Nervous System
At Coriander Living Collective, we often talk about resourcing your body and engaging the rhythm of regulation. Whether we are in a Brainspotting session or dancing Open Floor, we are working directly with the intricate, brilliant wiring of your nervous system.
While most people think of the nervous system as just the brain, it is actually a vast, multi-layered network. Understanding the eight key subsystems of this network can help you make sense of why you feel stuck, on edge, or disconnected—and more importantly, how you can find your way back to a life well lived.
Here is a breakdown of the eight subsystems that keep you moving, sensing, and surviving.
How to Handling Bullying as a Parent
Coriander Living Collective takes bullying behaviors seriously. We are here to support you as a parent navigating bullying issues with your child or to work with children ages 13+ that are impacted by bullying. Look for last minute intake openings here.
Are You Using this Accessible Tool to Regulate and De-Stress?
Going to the dentist and hate it?
Afraid of flying?
Lacking focus, feeling scattered, and need to get a lot of shit done?
Have a headache?
Neck tension or pain?
Feel on the verge of a panic attack?
***ALL REASONS TO POP IN THOSE AIRBUDS, AIRPODS, or HEADPHONES and listen to bilateral music.***
BIBLIOTHERAPY: Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D
Dr. Turner’s Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds is her labor of love. She researched cancer case anomalies from around the globe and compiled a database of radical remission stories that she shares in this book. She hopes it motivates and empowers cancer patients to make lifestyle changes and navigate their cancer healing.Reach out for a free consultation!
ACCEPTED! Brainspotting Consultant-in-Training!
I am excited to announce that I began my Brainspotting Consultant-in-Training Program in January and that it will run for the majority of 2026.
Open Floor MOVEMEANT: Movement with Meaning!
Open Floor skills are life skills — practical tools for thriving in work, relationships, & community. Come experience the resource-based movement practice of Open Floor!
FRIDAY, 2/6/2026 from 6:30-7:30pm at Points of Stillness in Hudson, WI.
10 Ways to Regulate and Resource Your Nervous System During Intense Times!
The more you are able to resource your body and stay regulated the more capacity you will have for health, making intentional choices versus being reactive, staying calm, grounded, centered, and making a positive impact as you ride the waves of what life is sending your way.
Coriander Living Collective is here to support you and your nervous system. We are taking new telehealth private pay clients in MN/WI ages 14+.
Learn to Self-Spot Tension, Sleep, Stress, & Anxiety!
Come learn through lecture, demonstration, and practice how to Self-Brainspot to RELEASE tension and stress, IMPROVE sleep, and CALM anxiety on THURSDAY, January 29, 2026 from 6-7:30pm at the River Falls High School.
BIBLIOTHERAPY: The Sensitive Patient’s Healing Guide by Neil Nathan, MD
The Sensitive Patient’s Healing Guide by Neil Nathan, MD review.
Coriander Living Collective LLC recognizes that we are whole person systems and that one factor influences all the other parts and whole system. We believe our nervous systems are in our service of survival and strive for integration and health. Our bodies are miraculous and we are bombarded with daily threats to our wellbeing. Psychotherapy and BRAINSPOTTING can be important treatments to support recovery from sensitivity and chronic health struggles. We are familiar with these conditions and would be honored to join you on your recovery path. Reach out for a free consultation!
MOVEMEANT: Movement with Meaning!
Open Floor skills are life skills — practical tools for thriving in work, relationships, & community. Come experience the resource-based movement practice of Open Floor!
Winter FIRST FRIDAYS: 12/5, 1/2, & 2/6 from 6:30-7:30pm
The Window of Tolerance
If you are struggling to feel present and at ease within your body and emotional range, reach out for a free consultation. Coriander Living Collective loves teaching people how to work with their nervous systems!
Bibliotherapy: Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown
Pleasure is a life-enriching, natural, safe, and a liberated part of life. Our bodies are miracles, magic, and should be celebrated. This book explores many of the ways in which we have been socialized and marginalized, and how accessing and practicing pleasure is a road to liberation and freedom.
Can You Do Brainspotting on Yourself?
YES! If you are curious about learning more about self-brainspotting:
I am happy to teach my clients in session, you can book a session here!
I teach self-brainspotting classes, follow Coriander Living Collective to find out when the next one will be offered. I am offering a Group Advanced Self-Brainspotting Class in September.
Read Dr. David Grand’s book, Brainspotting
Sleep: WELL. Workshop at River Falls High School!
Come join me as I once again offer “Sleep: WELL.” On Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6-7:30pm. Last March, I offered this training at the River Falls Public Library to an audience of 35 people and received positive feedback.
MOVEMEANT OPEN FLOOR Dance & Meditation!
Open Floor skills are life skills — practical tools for thriving in work, relationships, & community. Come experience the resource-based movement practice of Open Floor!
Fall/Winter FIRST FRIDAYS: 11/7, 12/5, 1/2, & 2/6 from 6-7pm
Do You Understand Your Out-of-Network Insurance Benefits? Could You Be Limiting Your Access to Speciality Medical Providers?
At Coriander Living Collective (CLC) we are a private pay for services (self-pay) business accepting credit, debit, HSA, or FLEX funds. We believe as a client this offers you the highest level of care and affords you certain advantages over using health insurance or a third party payer. This does not automatically mean you will need to 100% pay for therapy sessions fully out-of-your pocket. IF you have an out-of-network benefit on your insurance plan, CLC can schedule for you to receive a monthly superbill. The superbill includes all the information that your insurance company would require to process an out-of-network claim, to reimburse you how your plan allows.
Is Private Paying for Counseling and Psychotherapy Worth It?
At Coriander Living Collective we think so! We are a private pay for services (self-pay) business accepting credit, debit, HSA, or FLEX funds. We believe as a client this offers you the highest level of care and affords you certain advantages over using health insurance or a third party payer.
Advanced Self-Brainspotting: Practice Group!
If you have experience with BSP, you are welcome to join us for this Advanced Self-Brainspotting Practice Group Tuesday, 9/23/25 at the River Falls High School. Come advance your skills, learn more about the current Neuroexperiential Model of BSP, additional set-ups to turn up or down intensity, and do an extended group practice. Self-BSP can help with sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety, negative self-beliefs, grief, stress, pain, and making choices!
Can You Do EMDR and BRAINSPOTTING Virtually?
YES! Absolutely! I find that EMDR and BRAINSPOTTING transition well into a virtual environment. Outcome data supports using these modalities in an online or virtual environment are as effective as in-person. A lesson learned from the pandemic! Here are some considerations to help you decide if telehealth is right for you!