Compass Wellness

Compass Wellness I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing psychopharmacologic treatment for adults. I was drawn to care through my passion for helpi

For many of us, the constant mental loop of “What did they mean by that?” or “How can I fix this?” isn’t a symptom of a ...
01/11/2026

For many of us, the constant mental loop of “What did they mean by that?” or “How can I fix this?” isn’t a symptom of a busy mind—it’s a biological survival strategy.

In the Fawn Response, your nervous system decides that the safest place to be is in someone else’s good graces. It’s a brilliant adaptation to a past where conflict felt dangerous. But in the present, it leads to burnout, resentment, and a total loss of self.

The goal isn’t just to stop overthinking; it’s to start feeling safe enough to be yourself.

Do you recognize this in yourself? Let’s talk about it below.

01/07/2026

Things you should never say when someone is sharing a vulnerable or traumatic experience 🫰🏻

Have you ever wondered why a memory from a decade ago can suddenly feel like it’s happening right now? Why do symptoms o...
01/07/2026

Have you ever wondered why a memory from a decade ago can suddenly feel like it’s happening right now? Why do symptoms of “old” trauma appear only after you’ve finally reached a place of stability in your life?

It isn’t a sign of weakness or a “breakdown.” In the world of neurobiology, we call this The Safety Paradox.

The Science of Latency: When we experience trauma, the brain’s primary goal is survival. To keep you functioning, the Amygdala may “archive” the experience as fragmented sensory data rather than a cohesive story. This is known as Latent Vulnerability. Your system adapts to high-stress environments by recalibrating its HPA axis—essentially living on high alert to protect you.

Why the “Activation” happens years later: Research shows that once you enter a Phase of Stabilization—when your environment is finally safe—your nervous system lowers its guard. Only then does the brain decide it has the “metabolic resources” to finally process those archived files.

At Compass Wellness, we believe understanding the “Why” is the first step toward the “How.”

You aren’t “falling apart.” You are finally in a position to integrate. We use evidence-based psychiatric and psychological protocols to help you navigate these windows of activation, moving from survival to true neurobiological thriving.

The past is no longer a threat; it’s just data waiting to be integrated.

Para este inicio de 2026, vamos a alejarnos de los “hábitos impuestos” por la cultura de la productividad y vamos a enfo...
01/04/2026

Para este inicio de 2026, vamos a alejarnos de los “hábitos impuestos” por la cultura de la productividad y vamos a enfocarnos en hábitos de conexión interna. Desde la perspectiva de Sistemas Familiares Internos, un hábito no es solo una rutina, es una forma de que tu Self (Liderazgo Interno) genere confianza con tus versiones.

La epigenética nos dice que no somos víctimas de nuestro código genético; somos el resultado de cómo nuestro entorno y e...
01/03/2026

La epigenética nos dice que no somos víctimas de nuestro código genético; somos el resultado de cómo nuestro entorno y experiencias “encienden” o “apagan” ciertos interruptores biológicos.

Cuando un ancestro vivió un trauma, su sistema activó mecanismos de supervivencia (hipervigilancia, resiliencia extrema, agudeza sensorial). Esas marcas epigenéticas pueden heredarse, pero aquí está la clave: no solo heredamos el trauma, también heredamos la adaptación exitosa.

Tus ancestros no solo te pasaron sus miedos; te pasaron las herramientas biológicas con las que los vencieron. Migrar, sanar y romper ciclos no es solo psicología; es reprogramación epigenética en tiempo real. Estás encendiendo los interruptores de la resiliencia para las generaciones que vienen.

¿Qué talento o fortaleza sientes que es un regalo directo de tus ancestros? Te leo en los comentarios. 👇

Fin de año es ese momento mágico y, a veces, complejo. Las reuniones familiares, los recuerdos, las ausencias... todo se...
12/30/2025

Fin de año es ese momento mágico y, a veces, complejo. Las reuniones familiares, los recuerdos, las ausencias... todo se siente más intenso. Y es que en el escenario familiar, nuestras “partes internas” salen a relucir con más fuerza.

Desde la perspectiva de los Sistemas de Familia Interna (IFS), te invito a que este cierre de ciclo observes a tu familia (y a ti dentro de ella) con Curiosidad y Compasión.

Piensa en esas “partes” que se activan cuando estás con los tuyos:

1️⃣ Tu Parte Hija/Hijo: Esa que quizás busca una mirada de aprobación, o que revive viejos patrones. Agradécele por su anhelo de conexión. 2️⃣ Tu Parte Protectora (¡quizás la que organiza todo!): Esa que se esfuerza por mantener la paz, la armonía o la tradición. Dile: “Gracias por tu esfuerzo, hoy también puedes recibir”. 3️⃣ Tu Parte que Anhela Límites: Esa que busca espacio, ser vista por quien es hoy, no por quien fue. Reconoce su deseo de autenticidad.

La familia es nuestro primer sistema. Honrar nuestras partes en relación con ella es un paso gigante hacia la sanación y la autenticidad. Este año, eleva tus manos no solo para celebrar el año nuevo, sino para honrar el camino que has recorrido con los tuyos, con todas tus partes. 💖

¿Qué “parte” tuya se siente más activa cuando estás con tu familia en estas fechas? Te leo con el corazón.

Merry Christmas ❤️❤️
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas ❤️❤️

Tomorrow might be hard.Not because you’re being dramatic. Not because you’re ungrateful.But because your nervous system ...
12/23/2025

Tomorrow might be hard.
Not because you’re being dramatic. Not because you’re ungrateful.
But because your nervous system remembers:
* The comments that landed like criticism
* The questions that felt invasive
* The tension you could cut with a knife
* The version of yourself you had to perform to stay safe
Family dinners can activate your trauma response, even when nothing “bad” happens.
So here’s what I want you to know going into tomorrow:
You’re not walking in unarmed. You’ve got a toolkit. Real tools from Trauma Resiliency Model.
And if you’re reading this right now, already feeling that anticipatory dread? That’s your body trying to protect you. Thank it. Then remind it: “I’ve got tools now. We’re going to be okay.”
You’ve got this. What’s in your toolkit?
Drop it below—let’s go into tomorrow knowing we’re not alone. 💚
Based on Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
This is education, not therapy. Crisis support: 988 or text 741741

The light returns.It always does.But first, we honored the rest.Thank you for breathing with us. 💚“How do you feel after...
12/21/2025

The light returns.It always does.
But first, we honored the rest.
Thank you for breathing with us. 💚
“How do you feel after honoring the solstice?”

You don’t need to feel motivated to take action.I know that sounds backwards—like I’m asking you to do the impossible wh...
12/19/2025

You don’t need to feel motivated to take action.
I know that sounds backwards—like I’m asking you to do the impossible when you’re already running on empty.
But here’s what Behavioral Activation research has shown us:
Waiting for motivation keeps you stuck in the TRAP cycle:
Trigger → Response → Avoidance Pattern
The more you avoid, the worse you feel. The worse you feel, the more you avoid. Depression wants you to wait forever.
TRAC breaks that cycle:
Trigger → Response → Alternative Cope
Not with some massive change. Not with “transform your life in 30 days.”
With one micro-action.
Today, mine is opening the curtains. That’s it. That’s the whole goal.
Because here’s the truth—doing ONE thing when you’re exhausted matters infinitely more than doing nothing while waiting to feel “ready.”
You’re not waiting for the energy to arrive.
You’re creating tiny pockets of it, one small action at a time.
So tell me: What’s your one micro-action today?
Not tomorrow’s list. Not your whole recovery plan.
Just one thing. Right now.
Drop it below—let’s break the cycle together. 💚

Here’s what no one tells you about the holidays:The “most wonderful time of year” can actually be one of the hardest.Not...
12/17/2025

Here’s what no one tells you about the holidays:
The “most wonderful time of year” can actually be one of the hardest.
Not because you’re ungrateful. But because you’re human, carrying real wounds in a season that demands joy.
Those “I should...” thoughts? we call them cognitive distortions. They’re your brain’s way of taking what’s REAL—your actual experience—and telling you it’s WRONG.
But here’s the truth:
→ You can be grateful AND struggling
→ You can have people around AND feel lonely
→ You can be healing AND still have hard days
The holidays don’t erase what you’re carrying.
And maybe the most radical thing you can do this season isn’t to fix yourself or force happiness—
You’re allowed to survive this season instead of performing through it.
So tell me: What “should” are you releasing?
Drop it in the comments. Name it. Let it go.
We’re holding space for the real stuff here. 💚
This is education, not therapy. If you’re struggling, please reach out: Crisis Text Line 741741

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