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Third Eye Counseling, Inc - Nichole E. Gulowsen, LCSW, CCS

I help trauma survivors move out of anxiety, overwhelm, and survival mode so they can feel grounded, connected, and in control of their lives.

04/02/2026

The April 2026 issue of The Inner Lens is out!

Sometimes our reactions don’t quite make sense, even to us. This month’s newsletter explores what might be underneath those moments and how we can begin to meet ourselves with more understanding.

Read here: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1577735/emails/182308234483205822

04/01/2026

Wellness Wednesday

A simple practice for today:

When you notice a strong emotion, gently say to yourself,
“A part of me is feeling this.”

Not “I am anxious.”
But “a part of me feels anxious.”

This small shift can create just enough space to breathe, observe, and respond.

Wellness does not always come from doing more.
Sometimes it begins with relating differently to what you feel.

03/31/2026

Interpreting Others Through Past Experiences

Sometimes what you feel in a relationship is not only about the present moment.

It may also be shaped by what your system has learned to expect.

A delayed response, a shift in tone, a moment of distance can be interpreted through earlier experiences of connection.

Awareness helps you gently separate past from present.

03/30/2026

Motivational Monday

There are moments when your reactions feel confusing or out of proportion.

Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with me?”
Try asking, “What might this reaction be trying to protect?”

Your responses did not come out of nowhere.

They were shaped by experience, and they often carry purpose.

Understanding creates space.
And space allows for choice.

03/27/2026

Forgiveness & Freedom Friday

Sometimes the parts of you that react the strongest are the ones that had to work the hardest to protect you.

Forgiveness is not about saying those responses were never difficult.
It is about recognizing they developed for a reason.

Freedom begins when you stop fighting those parts and start understanding them.

03/26/2026

Narrative & Meaning

Sometimes it can be helpful to step back and look at your experiences from a different perspective.

You might try completing this:

“A book or movie about my life would be called ______ and it would be about ______.”

You might notice what themes, moments, or meanings come forward.

There is no need to get it right.
Just begin where you are.

*Prompt inspired by The Trauma Treasure Deck by Dr. Karen Treisman

03/25/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness is not about fixing yourself.

It is about creating enough safety to notice what you need and respond with care.

03/24/2026

Conflicting Needs in Relationships

You might notice that in relationships, part of you wants closeness while another part pulls back.

This is not confusion.
It is your system trying to balance connection and protection at the same time.

Both parts make sense.

Relational trauma often creates this internal push and pull.
Understanding it is the first step toward steadiness.

03/23/2026

After sharing about intensity and intimacy, I wanted to take a moment to expand on that idea.

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell the difference.

Intensity often feels powerful.
There can be strong emotions, a sense of pull toward the other person, or a feeling of quick closeness. It can feel exciting, consuming, or even a little urgent.

Intimacy, on the other hand, tends to feel more steady.
It builds over time. There is consistency, space to breathe, and a sense of safety that does not disappear when there is distance or disagreement.

The two are not mutually exclusive.
A relationship can hold both intensity and intimacy.

The distinction often lies here:
Is there steadiness underneath the intensity, or is the intensity carrying the connection?

Reflection question:
What helps you feel a sense of steadiness and safety in connection, beyond emotional intensity?

03/20/2026

You do not have to overextend to keep someone interested.

You do not have to shrink your needs to maintain peace.

Freedom in relationships often begins when you allow yourself to be fully seen, even if that means risking discomfort.

Authenticity is steadiness.

03/19/2026

Sometimes we confuse intensity with intimacy.

Strong emotions can feel like closeness, even when stability is missing.

Reflection question:
What does steady connection look like for you, beyond chemistry or intensity?

There is clarity in defining what you actually want.

03/18/2026

When anxiety about connection rises, try orienting to the present moment.

Look around and name five neutral things you see.
Notice three sounds.
Take two slow breaths.

This simple reset reminds your nervous system that right now, in this moment, you are safe.

Grounding is a practice, not a personality trait.

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PO Box 95
Aurora, ME
04408

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://thirdeyecounseling.com/

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