Resilient Waters: healing in the 10,000 lakes with guest speaker Terri Jorstad MA LMFT

SummaryIn this conversation, Amy Halverson interviews Terri Jorstad, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a focus on executive functioning, trauma, and sensory soothing. Terri shares her background and how she became interested in therapy, particularly in working with neuro-atypical populations. She emphasizes the importance of understanding developmental psychology and the impact of early childhood experiences on our lives. Terri discusses the use of sensory soothing techniques, such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and yoga, to regulate the body and calm the mind. She also highlights the integration of executive functioning and trauma treatment in therapy. Overall, Terri emphasizes the importance of being gentle with ourselves and holding ourselves accountable as we navigate our own personal growth and healing.TakeawaysUnderstanding developmental psychology is crucial in therapy, as it helps us make sense of our experiences and supports self-knowledge and integration.Sensory soothing techniques, such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and yoga, can be powerful tools for regulating the body and calming the mind.Integrating executive functioning and trauma treatment can lead to more effective therapy outcomes.Being gentle with ourselves and holding ourselves accountable allows us to do the work of therapy and live the kind of life we want.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:23 Interest in Therapy and Specialization04:20 Importance of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)05:23 Understanding Temperament and Goodness of Fit06:23 Applying Developmental Psychology to Couples Therapy07:27 The Role of Developmental Psychology in Understanding Ourselves08:55 Being Gentle with Ourselves and Holding Ourselves Accountable09:55 Using Parts Talk and Understanding the Complexity of the Self10:09 Working with Neurological Disorders and Sensory Soothing13:08 Using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for Body Calming16:13 The Power of Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques18:36 Integrating Executive Functioning and Trauma Treatment21:03 Creating New Neural Pathways and Stepping into Agency23:26 Building Resources and Establishing Trust in Therapy25:11 Accessibility and Payment Options28:46 Additional Resources and Recommendations29:03 Self-Care Practices: Yoga and Creativity31:09 Conclusion and Contact InformationConnect with Terri:www.northwindscounseling.comterri.jorstad@northwindscounseling.comResources:Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) for Minnesotahttps://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/elsprog/ECFE/Dr. Dan Siegel books The Whole Brain Childhttps://drdansiegel.com/books/The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner and tapping tutorials:https://youtu.be/TnbRcO43CD8?si=-Mk49zW88tM2-iKzConnect with me for more podcast episodes on my websitewww.resilientwaterscounseling.comTikTok: @resilientwatersInstagram:https://instagram.com/resilientwaterscounseling?igshid=aW9uenF2d2dsYzFt&utm_source=qrYouTube:https://youtube.com/@Resilientwaterscounseling?si=8VEsfOjtUu0R6GKhProviding therapy with:www.northwindscounseling.comThis podcast is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for professional therapeutic advice or counseling. Always consult with a qualified mental health professional for any personal concerns or issues. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not represent the views of any affiliated institutions or organizations. Listener discretion is advised.If you are in need of immediate assistance please reach out to:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988Crisis Text Line: Free help is available 24/7 by texting HOME to 741741 or texting AYUDA for help in Spanish.