Sarah Nunnink PhD Psychology: Center for Emotional Change

10/28/2021

06/18/2021

Yes to this u-turn quote 👍

Here’s how I make my U-turns (and I try to pick one or more each day):⁣
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Move. The best way to burn off the stress hormones without having to change your thinking is to move and sweat. Run, dance, jump, ride, swim, stretch, or skip—do something vigorous and lively. Yoga is also fabulous, as it combines movement and breathing.⁣
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Breathe. Most of us hold our breath often or breathe swallow, anxious breaths. Deep, slow, full breaths have a profound effect on resetting the stress response, because the relaxation nerve (or vagus nerve and not the Las Vegas nerve) goes through your diaphragm and is activated with every deep breath. Take five deep breaths now, and observe how differently you feel after.⁣
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Bathe. For the lazy among us (including me), a bath is a secret weapon against stress. Add 2 cups of Epsom salt (which contains magnesium, the relaxation mineral), a half-cup of baking soda, and 10 drops of lavender oil (which lowers cortisol) to a very hot bath. Then, add one stressed human and soak for 20 minutes. Guaranteed to induce relaxation.⁣
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Sleep. Lack of sleep increases stress hormones. Get your eight hours no matter what. Take a nap if you missed your sleep. Prioritize sleep.⁣
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Think Differently. Practice the art of noticing stress, noticing how your thinking makes you stressed. Practice taking deep breaths and letting go of worry. ⁣

03/05/2021

Open house for my new office with my peer-consultation group tonight

02/27/2021

11/01/2020

My friend and colleague is offering this course that could be very helpful in these times of COVID

08/29/2020

Great 1.5 minute clip explaining the theory of AEDP. I’ve been lucky enough to be an author on the first outcome study using a 16 week version of AEDP. Study is currently being published in the peer-reviewed APA journal “Psychotherapy”.

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In this clip from the APA training video, "Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy for Relationship Issues," Dr. Ron Frederick explains the transforma...

08/03/2020

Amazing story about attachment trauma and healing that trauma though attachment with adoptive parents (mom)

07/22/2020

Beyond thrilled to share that the first outcome study on AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) that I have been working on with Diana Fosha and her research team for the past 1+ years was accepted yesterday for publication in the peer- reviewed journal “Psychotherapy”. So proud to add this to my CV and have this research out in the world! Full citation to follow when available

06/15/2020

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05/22/2020

This is an amazing story about relationships and emotions. So inspiring!!!