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I have personally worked with both Kim and Hilary. Their work is effective, straightforward and full of compassion. I recommend them without hesitation.
Hilary and Kim bring compassionate clarity and understanding to their clients. Their tools are effective in building relationship bridges and fostering authentic communication. I found their approach to be refreshing and disarming. I would recommend them to anyone seeking improvement in their relationships, personal excellence or health.
I employed Kim Ward, Ph.D. and Hilary Stokes, Ph.D. for 8 years and found them to be a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. During that time they developed and managed the Psychology, Spirituality and Fitness Programs at Sanoviv Medical Institute. They demonstrated commitment, integrity and the utmost professionalism. I have great confidence in their capabilities and believe they will be an asset to any individual or organization.
Authenticity is the ideal word to describe my trusted colleagues, Dr. Hilary Stokes and Dr. Kim Ward. Their seminars, counseling, and publishing are leading edge in terms of scientific research and feature the synergistic power of mind, body, and spirit to enhance total health and fulfuillment for individuals, couples, teams, and organizations. They represent the very best in our field professionally and personally.
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July 29, 2025
What is Online Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a novel and powerful therapy for healing stress, trauma, anxiety, depression and many other mental health challenges. Brainspotting therapy combines the science of the mind-body connection with heart-centered therapy to deliver deep healing. Brainspotting goes beyond talk therapy and accesses the root of where old patterns are stuck and trauma is stored. It […]
July 29, 2025
How Does Brainspotting Work
What is Brainspotting Therapy Brainspotting therapy is a counseling intervention and trauma treatment developed by David Grand. Brainspotting therapy treats performance anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. Brainspotting therapy combines somatic and body-oriented approaches, interpersonal neurobiology, bilateral sound and relational attunement. Brainspotting therapy works by identifying, processing and releasing […]
July 29, 2025
The Difference between Brainspotting and traditional therapy approaches
Beyond Talk Therapy: Brainspotting heals what talk therapy can’t access Talk therapy or what is known as cognitive behavioral therapy CBT has been the gold standard form of therapy for most mental health issues from depression, anxiety, emotional distress, behavioral patterns and even trauma. Talking activates the analyzing and rationalizing systems of the brain. While […]
July 23, 2025
The Neuroscience of Brainspotting
Brainspotting accomplishes a primary goal in counseling A primary goal of counseling is to support individuals to move from dysregulation to self-regulation, from imbalance to homeostasis, from emotional stress to emotional healing. Distress causes the body and mind to become imbalanced or dysregulated. This can be mapped in the brain and body. When mapping regulation, […]