by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Mar 6, 2026 | Mental Health Education
Avoidant Attachment and the Nervous System’s Need for Protection Avoidant attachment is often misunderstood. From the outside, it can look like emotional distance, disinterest, or an unwillingness to commit. But when we look through the lens of nervous system...
by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Feb 20, 2026 | Mental Health Education
How Early Relationships Shape Nervous System Safety We often think of safety as something external — a locked door, a steady paycheck, a calm home. But long before we had language for those things, our bodies were already learning a deeper question: Am I safe with...
by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Feb 17, 2026 | Mental Health Education, Therapy for Anxiety, Therapy for Trauma
Attachment Styles Through the Polyvagal Lens Attachment theory helps us understand why we relate the way we do. The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Stephen Porges, helps us understand what our nervous system is doing underneath it. When we bring these two frameworks...
by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Dec 19, 2025 | Mental Health Education, Therapy for Anxiety, Therapy for Depression, Therapy for Trauma
Family relationships have a unique way of activating our nervous system. Even when we deeply love the people we’re around, being with family can bring up anxiety, guilt, shutdown, or emotional overwhelm. If you’ve ever wondered “Why do I feel like a different version...
by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Dec 5, 2025 | Mental Health Education, Therapy for Anxiety, Therapy for Depression
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy—but for many, they also come with stress, disrupted routines, heavy meals, and emotional overwhelm. While there’s no single “superfood” that can erase holiday pressure, the right foods can support better mood, steadier...
by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Oct 14, 2025 | Mental Health Education
The path to becoming a Mental Health Counselor is one that has both challenges and rewards. I am going to share with you the journey in becoming a Mental Health Professional in Minnesota. After you obtain a Bachelor’s degree (4 years) you have to obtain a Master of...
