The following were methods that helped me heal. I was always under the care of a professional trained in the specific technique. The list below is not meant to be taken as an endorsement of these techniques nor is it meant to suggest that they will work for everyone. The goal is to find what works best for you, and then lean in.

Grounding and Breathing Techniques: 8 Somatic Therapy Techniques for PTSD Recovery | 2025 Guide Implementing these techniques helped keep me stable during the trial and afterwards too, whenever I get triggered. Breathing in and out, staying present, looking out around me was how I kept from overreacting. 

Above it All Rich Nisbet: After years of trying multiple traditional therapy methods, I was referred to counselor and end-of-life coach, Rich Nisbet. Utilizing a specific technique that unlocks the charge associated with traumatic events, we were able to fully address the physical and emotional effects of my past. I finally uncovered the buried conclusions and decisions that I had made as a young girl and how they were impacting me in my daily life and relationships. 

EFT Tapping The AHA! Coach | Emotional Mastery Coach: After my sibling sexual abuse became public in 2021, I was diagnosed with PTSD. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping is a technique that has been demonstrated to be effective in patients with this condition. It involves tapping acupoints on the body to restore balance to the body and mind. With assistance, EFT tapping made it possible to release the emotions trapped in my body.

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