Somatic Therapy Blog
Real talk on trauma, anxiety, grief, and what it actually takes to heal.
This blog is written by Ethany Michaud, LCSW, a certified Brainspotting practitioner and somatic therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Every post is written to give you something useful: a framework for understanding what's happening in your nervous system, language for things you've felt but never had words for, or a reason to finally reach out.
If something lands for you, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation. That's what it's here for.
When Nobody Validates Your Loss: Understanding Disenfranchised Grief
Nobody brought you flowers for this one. No funeral, no bereavement leave. And yet you're grieving something real. Here's what disenfranchised grief is and why your loss deserves to be witnessed.
Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive: What Ambiguous Loss Actually Feels Like
Nobody brings you flowers for this kind of grief. No funeral, no bereavement leave — and yet the loss is completely real. Here's what ambiguous grief actually feels like and why you deserve support for it.