Melissa Sherman - Calming Creek

02/28/2026

Our dogs and cats don’t just watch what we do. They feel how we are.

Stress is stress to the nervous system. It doesn’t matter if it’s work, money, or something external. The body registers activation.

They don’t know the reason behind it. They just feel the shift in the room.

This is why when I work with clients using EFT, we almost always start with the guardian first. And sometimes that’s where the biggest movement happens.

Co-regulation is real. 🏠 💫 💜

02/24/2026

Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT is a gentle method that supports nervous system regulation and emotional processing.

I use it with dogs for fear, anxiety, grief, big life transitions, and recovery after stressful events or accidents.

These tapping points are used alongside a focused script that supports emotional release and regulation. Each session is personalized to what that individual animal is experiencing.

Have a head-shy dog? You can tap on yourself as a surrogate. Always let your dog set the pace. 💗

02/19/2026

I’ll be joining Jackie Jolie from live here on instagram, next Saturday, February 28th at 10am EST.

We’re going to test something together. I’ll be tuning into her two dogs in real time. First before they have their red light therapy blankets on, and then again while they’re wearing them, to see what their experience is like.

Jackie will also be talking about how red light therapy supports animals and why she created these products.

If you’re not already following Jackie, go give her a follow. She’s doing beautiful work.

It should be a really fun conversation! Hope you’ll join us. 🐾

02/14/2026

The everyday moments are the love story. 💘

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your sweeties! 💖

02/14/2026

I can’t hear the name Icarus without picturing a black cat with white wings.

This week I wrote about what he taught me about fire, ego, regulation, and why your dog or cat may be reflecting what you’re holding.

EFT, Emotional Regulation, and What the Fire Horse Asks of Us and Our Companion Animals

02/13/2026

If you've ever thought, I just want to make sure I'm not missing something...

This is for you. ✍️✍️☺️

Noticing subtle changes in patterns or behavior is awareness. It's not anxiety. It's connection.

The people who say this to me are usually the most attuned. They catch the quiet shifts before things escalate.

Sometimes what feels off isn't dramatic. It's small. Energetic. Slight.

And sometimes what's needed isn't more effort, it's a new perspective.

A big part of my work is bringing the animal's voice into the conversation so you don't have to carry that question alone.

If this sounds like you, you're not overthinking. You're connected.

If you'd like support understanding what your animal might be responding to, you can comment or message me 💖