At Creating Space Counseling and Wellness, all services incorporate the latest research and developments from the field of Neuroscience. Sound fancy? It does, but it probably shouldn't. After all, it makes sense that "Brain" science should be part of a therapist's repertoire, doesn't it?
What's the Brain got to do with it?
Therapy is both an art and a science that incorporates ideas from both worlds. My work is guided by poetry, literature, storytelling, rhythm and abstract art. I could say the same for science: science of the mind (Psychology), science of the developing mind (Developmental Psychology), science of groups and society (Sociology), science of culture (Anthropology) and science of the brain (Neuroscience). In fact, I can imagine no other way to connect with people, without understanding who they are and what they are bringing to the room from all of the layered perspectives that make up who we are.
One fascinating thing to know about human beings is that each of these layers are embedded into our brain and also that our brain shapes what we see and how we understand these layers. For me, the human brain is a wonder-ful galaxy longing for exploration, and Neuroscience offers us clues to the answers of life's most intriguing questions.

"Neurons that Fire Together, Wire Together"
Our brains are comprised of neurons, a type of cell, that connect with each other in order to create a map that is the lens from which we see the world around us. To offer a very over-simplified example, if we have a terrifying experience of being stuck in an elevator, our neurons that represent elevators will be connected to those that represent fear. If we are consistently cared for when we are infants, our neurons will connect relationships, satisfaction, and trust. Our experiences, connected with feelings, are represented structurally in our brains. Fascinating stuff!
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