Marian Thompson, LCSW, SEP

08/10/2025

Ready to learn to tune into your body? DM to set up a free 20 minute consult.

08/07/2025

Healing doesn't have to break you down to build you up! There's a better way and your body holds the key.

07/22/2025

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07/18/2025

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07/05/2025

Somatic therapy is uniquely designed to help move through shame and gently mobilize out of freeze states. I offer 1:1's. Reach out to schedule a free consult to learn more.

07/03/2025

That's activation. And it happens WAY earlier than most people realize.

In EFT, we call it the "snake in the grass" moment - that split second when you see the snake and your WHOLE body changes. Survival physiology kicks in instantly.

Most of us think conflict starts when voices raise or harsh words fly. But the real moment of truth happens much earlier: when your body registers threat and survival mode activates - before your thinking brain even catches up.

Your nervous system is concerned with fleeing the situation, fighting or getting defensive or "winning", or freezing - withdrawing or shutting down. It's already decided on a survival strategy while you're still processing what was just said.

Here's the game-changer: If you can catch that "uh oh" moment, you can change everything.
Instead of the usual spiral:

Activation hits
Defenses go up
Connection breaks down
Repair becomes much harder

You can pause. Breathe. Say "I'm feeling activated right now. Can we slow this down?"

Ask yourself, what do I actually want my partner to know right now?

And what is the story I’m making up at this moment?

Ready to go deeper and strengthen your relationships? Reach out, I'd love to support you.