Bridging the gap between Neuroscience & Artistry

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I am on fire to join technology, the arts, and mental health awareness to combat the effects of unresolved trauma threatening our species' very survival.

Training at Carnegie Mellon’s School of Drama, working in television/film, and obtaining an MA in counseling psychology are the main influences birthing this non-profit. My thesis research into trauma’s relationship to neuroscience and the body-namely Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory-left me stunned as to the depth and scope of how unresolved trauma is affecting the world. Our stress responses are not immune to entrapment; we can become stuck in loops of fight, flight, and freeze which create a body that turns on itself-mentally/physically. I felt there was a lack of basic nervous system educational content that is easily understandable, accessible, and age appropriate for all-especially children. We must empower the youth to recognize signs of stress, build resilience, and destigmatize mental health by leveraging the combination of technology, the arts, and the power of storytelling.

Neuro-Artistry and Education is dedicated to harnessing the healing power of imagination and creativity to activate the nervous system’s pathways of connection on a species-wide level. Our mission is to promote mental health awareness and provide resources that help humanity move beyond a reactive 'fight-or-flight' mindset. We envision a future rooted  in compassion and respect for all life, where creativity accelerates our capacity to care for one another and our planet.

We are striving to generate innovative psycho-educational content across all mediums. By fusing neuroscience, imagination, technology, and artistry we will champion mental health awareness for children, caregivers, educators, and clinicians worldwide. Stay tuned for updates about our flagship product: Connection Quest! A collaborative board game for ages 4+ that mirrors the autonomic nervous system's journey from  safety & connection, through fight, flight, or freeze and back again! Think Candy Land meets Neuroscience!!!