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Traci Traci Jul 13, 2026

EFT Tapping: What It Is, How It Works, and What the Research Says

The practice of EFT tapping is sometimes described as psychological acupuncture without the needles.

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Traci Traci Jul 13, 2026

Vagus Nerve Exercises for Stress Relief: Simple Techniques to Activate Your Rest-and-Digest Response

You can't think your way into a calmer nervous system, but you can act your way there. A short list of physical techniques, often called a vagus nerve reset, send a signal up the nerve telling your brain you're safe. Your body relaxes in response, often within a minute or two.

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Traci Traci Jun 10, 2026

How to Regulate Your Nervous System: Practical Tools for Lasting Calm

Nervous system dysregulation simply means your body is having trouble shifting out of stress or shutdown mode when the moment no longer calls for it. It is not a formal diagnosis, but it shows up in ways most people recognize once they know what to look for.

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Traci Traci Jun 10, 2026

What Is Somatic Coaching? How Body-Based Coaching Differs From Traditional Therapy

This post is for people who have heard of therapy but are just now hearing the term "somatic coaching." If you are comparing your options, here is a plain-language guide to what somatic coaching is, how it is different from traditional talk therapy, and why working with your nervous system can create change faster than insight alone.

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Traci Traci May 20, 2026

Brainspotting vs. EMDR. What's the Difference and Which Is More Effective for Trauma?

This guide breaks down the difference between brainspotting and EMDR in plain language, explains how each technique actually works, and helps you think through which approach might be the right fit for what you're carrying.

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Traci Traci May 20, 2026

Holistic Coaching: What It Means, How It Works, and Who It's For

Most therapy approaches work on only one layer of who you are. Holistic coaching works on them all at once.

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