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Laura Merritt

Therapist/Owner at Golden Path Therapy and 1 other company
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A licensed psychotherapist with 20 years experience as a psychotherapist and mental health clinician with expertise in Trauma and PTSD including work with Veterans and sexual assault survivors. Laura is an expert in speaking to mental health topics including innovative practices like psychedelic medicines and other holistic approaches to healing.

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  • The Power of Rituals: 12 Grapes Tradition and New Year Intentions
    Laura explains that rituals like eating 12 grapes serve as a vessel for intention, anchoring abstract desires in tangible actions. Even if outcomes aren't guaranteed, these rituals foster mindfulness and control. She suggests engaging the senses with rituals like burning away past regrets and setting new intentions. Grapes symbolize the power of simple, intentional actions in manifesting change.
  • Therapist Laura Merritt Explains the 5,4,3,2,1 Grounding Technique
    Laura explains the "Five Things" technique, a sensory-based method to combat stress and anxiety. By focusing on five things you see, four you hear, three you touch, two you smell, and one you taste, it activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress. Ideal for high-stress moments, it can be repeated for effectiveness. Laura suggests combining it with deep breathing for enhanced results.
  • Therapist Laura Merritt Debunks Emotional Dysregulation Myths
    Laura says, “Many people see emotional dysregulation as manipulation or attention-seeking, but it’s often rooted in trauma. Compassion, not judgment, is key to helping them heal and find healthier ways to manage their stress.”
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