An explanatory case study exploring somatic quieting, emotional regulation, and the possible neurological mechanisms involved in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms. A Neurologically-Informed Explanatory Case Study for EmRes® This case study explores how somatic quieting may support emotional regulation by working with body sensations, interoception, and nervous system response. It presents a neurological perspective on how emotional distress may shift when the body is guided toward a calmer state. View Study Findings Download the PDF Understanding Somatic Quieting Somatic quieting is described as a process where emotions calm through the nervous system, rather than through active control of thoughts or behavior. The study explains how emotional responses may become connected to body sensations, and how awareness of those sensations may support emotional regulation. How the Body and Brain May Process Emotional Response The study discusses how emotional experiences may involve multiple brain and body systems, including interoception, the autonomic nervous system, the insula, amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, anterior cingulate, and prefrontal cortex. Rather than focusing only on conscious thought, this approach looks at how the body’s sensory signals may contribute to emotional patterns and how those patterns may change over time. Passive Emotional Regulation How emotions may calm without active cognitive control. Interoception and Body Awareness How awareness of body sensations may support emotional processing. Neurological Pathways How the insula, amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and related systems may be involved. A Case Example Involving Anxiety and Depression The study follows a clinical case involving a client with symptoms of depression and anxiety. The intervention used a somatic quieting approach, where the client was guided to notice body sensations without trying to control or force emotional change. This case was used to explore how emotional intensity may reduce as the nervous system responds to sensory awareness and regulation. Working With Sensations Instead of Forcing Emotional Control The intervention emphasizes awareness of body sensations as they naturally shift. Instead of asking the client to analyze or suppress emotions, the process guides attention toward what is happening physically in the body. Observed Changes in Emotional Symptoms The case study reports changes in depression, anxiety, and stress scores after the treatment process. It also describes how the client became more aware of body sensations and experienced a reduction in emotional intensity during the sessions. Depression Reduction in reported symptoms Anxiety Improvement from initial assessment Stress Lower post-treatment score What This May Suggest About Emotional Regulation The study suggests that emotional experiences may change when attention is brought to body-based sensations connected to distress. It also raises the possibility that somatic quieting may help the nervous system move toward calm without relying only on conscious emotional control. Further research is needed to better understand how this process works and how it may support anxiety, depression, and other emotional conditions. Read the Full Study For readers who want the full academic details, the complete document includes the case background, neurological discussion, intervention transcript, results, references, and supporting diagrams. Download Full Study

Découvrez une étude sur l’impact d’une prise en charge pluridisciplinaire incluant EmRes® chez des patients atteints du syndrome de l’intestin irritable. Impact d’EmRes® chez les patients atteints du syndrome de l’intestin irritable Cette étude explore l’impact d’une prise en charge pluridisciplinaire associant expertise médicale, consultation diététique et accompagnement psycho-émotionnel par EmRes® chez des patients souffrant du syndrome de l’intestin irritable. Télécharger l’article Comprendre le syndrome de l’intestin irritable Le syndrome de l’intestin irritable, ou SII, est l’un des troubles fonctionnels intestinaux les plus fréquents. Il peut associer douleurs abdominales, ballonnements et troubles du transit, avec un impact important sur la qualité de vie des patients. Méthodologie de l’étude L’étude est une cohorte longitudinale, observationnelle et rétrospective portant sur 50 patients suivis pendant 6 mois. Le parcours comprenait une étape initiale en hôpital de jour, suivie de 4 séances d’EmRes® programmées. Les patients ont été inclus entre septembre 2022 et mai 2023. 50 patients Inclus dans l’étudeInclus dans l’étude 6 mois Durée du suivi 4 séances EmRes® Programmées dans le parcours Résultats principaux Les résultats rapportent que 62% des patients ont présenté une diminution significative du score de sévérité IBS-SSS. L’étude indique également que 58% des patients ont observé une amélioration de leur qualité de vie, et que 46% ont noté une diminution des symptômes digestifs en lien avec EmRes®. 62% Diminution significative du score IBS-SSS 58% Amélioration de la qualité de vie 46% Diminution des symptômes digestifs en lien avec EmRes® 94% Recommanderaient la prise en charge Ce que l’étude suggère The article suggests that a multidisciplinary approach including EmRes® may be helpful for patients with IBS, especially for those with more severe symptoms. The study also notes important limitations: the sample size was small, the follow-up period was limited, and the study was not comparative or randomized. Lire l’article original L’article original présente le résumé complet de l’étude, la méthodologie, les résultats, la discussion et les conclusions. Télécharger l’article original

Learn about interoception and its role in Emotional Resolution with the Emotional Health Institute. Discover how understanding and enhancing interoception—our awareness of internal body sensations—can improve emotional well-being, help resolve disruptive patterns, and foster resilience. Explore our training sessions and resources on EmRes for a deeper connection to emotional health. Interoception and Emotional Health Understanding the Body’s Role in Emotion What happens in your body when you feel anxious, afraid, angry, or overwhelmed? You might notice tightness in your chest, a knot in your stomach, changes in your breathing, warmth in your face, trembling, pressure in your throat, or a shift in your heartbeat. These internal bodily sensations are closely connected to our emotional experiences—and our ability to perceive them is known as interoception. What Is Interoception? Interoception is the nervous system’s process of sensing, interpreting, and integrating signals originating from within the body. These signals provide the brain with ongoing information about the body’s internal state, including changes related to heart rate, breathing, temperature, digestion, muscle tension, and other physiological processes. Interoception plays an important role in maintaining the body’s internal balance, but research also increasingly recognizes its relationship with emotion and emotional health. Emotions are not simply thoughts occurring in the brain. They involve continuous interactions between the brain and body. The sensations we experience during fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, excitement, and other emotional states are part of this ongoing communication. Interoception and Emotions Contemporary neuroscience has moved beyond the idea that emotions are generated by a single “emotional center” in the brain. Emotional experiences emerge through distributed brain networks interacting with sensory information, previous experience, context, and signals coming from within the body. Interoception provides an important window into this process. When an emotional response occurs, changes throughout the body may be experienced as sensations: constriction, pressure, heat, movement, trembling, changes in breathing, increased heart rate, or sensations in the abdomen, chest, throat, and other areas. Usually, our attention quickly shifts toward the meaning of the emotion: Why am I anxious? Why did this upset me? How can I make this feeling stop? Emotional Resolution® (EmRes®) takes a different approach. Interoception and Emotional Resolution® EmRes uses the direct perception of bodily sensations as a pathway toward the resolution of recurring emotional patterns. Rather than analyzing the story associated with an emotion, attempting to control the response, or deliberately replacing it with a more positive state, EmRes invites attention toward the physical sensations that are present when the emotional response is activated. This process, which we call Viscero-Somatic Quieting™, involves perceiving internal sensations without attempting to interpret, modify, intensify, or suppress them. As attention remains with the sensory experience, the sensations naturally evolve. They may move, change in intensity or quality, and eventually subside. The objective is not emotional regulation in the conventional sense. EmRes is based on the possibility that, under appropriate conditions, the body can complete an emotional sensory response without conscious intervention. Developing a Different Relationship With Emotion Interoceptive awareness can help us recognize that an emotion is not only a thought, story, or psychological interpretation. It is also an embodied experience. EmRes builds upon this fundamental connection between interoception, bodily sensations, and emotions. By learning to experience these sensations without immediately trying to control or explain them, we can develop a fundamentally different relationship with difficult emotions—one centered not simply on managing emotional responses, but on supporting their natural capacity for resolution. At the Emotional Health Institute, we teach Emotional Resolution® to individuals, health professionals, educators, parents, and practitioners seeking practical tools for working with recurring emotional difficulties. Return to "What is EmRes?" Learn More About Emotional Resolution® Take a look at one of these articles to learn more about Emotional Resolution®. Emotional Well-being EmRes Emotional Health Emotional Resolution Training Emotional Health Training Emotional Blockage Emotional Blockage Release Anxiety Treatment

Learn how to resolve disruptive emotional patterns independently with Emotional Health Institute's Introduction to Self-Resolution. This course provides EmRes techniques to empower emotional self-management and resilience. Join us to master the skills needed for a balanced, stress-free life and lasting emotional health. Introduction to Self-Resolution Learn how the brain constructs disruptive emotional responses and how to permanently release them. Thanks to the work of scientists such as Lisa Feldman Barrett, Antonio Damasio or Joseph LeDoux, we now better understand how the brain constructs recurring emotional difficulties. From this understanding and years of clinical practice the Emotional Health Institute educates on how we can re-train our brain to Resolve recurrent emotional difficulties. This training is all about demystifying emotions and teaching you how to resolve your disruptive, painful or blocking emotions on your own. You will understand how the brain constructs emotional difficulties and how it can permanently release them. This complete training will impart participants with the concrete knowledge to permanently resolve emotional difficulties autonomously. pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg pexels-snapwire-34950.jpg pexels-mohan-nannapaneni-6039623.jpg Upcoming Classes Multiple Dates Thu, Sep 10 Intro to Emotional Resolution-Learn Self-EmRes / Buy Tickets Sep 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Online event Introduction to Emotional Resolution Learn to resolve your emotions for yourself by yourself with Self-EmRes Multiple Dates Thu, Oct 08 Intro to Emotional Resolution-Learn Self-EmRes / Buy Tickets Oct 08, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Online event Introduction to Emotional Resolution Learn to resolve your emotions for yourself by yourself with Self-EmRes Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 12 Intro to Emotional Resolution-Learn Self-EmRes / Buy Tickets Nov 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Online event Introduction to Emotional Resolution Learn to resolve your emotions for yourself by yourself with Self-EmRes Multiple Dates Thu, Dec 10 Intro to Emotional Resolution-Learn Self-EmRes / Buy Tickets Dec 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Online event Introduction to Emotional Resolution Learn to resolve your emotions for yourself by yourself with Self-EmRes Multiple Dates Thu, Aug 13 Intro to Emotional Resolution-Learn Self-EmRes / Details Aug 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Online event Introduction to Emotional Resolution Learn to resolve your emotions for yourself by yourself with Self-EmRes Multiple Dates Thu, Jul 09 Intro to Emotional Resolution-Learn Self-EmRes / Details Jul 09, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Online event Introduction to Emotional Resolution Learn to resolve your emotions for yourself by yourself with Self-EmRes Multiple Dates Thu, Jun 11 Intro to Emotional Resolution-Learn Self-EmRes / Details Jun 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Online event Introduction to Emotional Resolution Learn to resolve your emotions for yourself by yourself with Self-EmRes Multiple Dates Thu, May 14 Intro to Emotional Resolution-Learn Self-EmRes / Details May 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Online event Introduction to Emotional Resolution Learn to resolve your emotions for yourself by yourself with Self-EmRes

Discover personalized sessions and training at the Emotional Health Institute to overcome disruptive emotional patterns and build resilience through Emotional Resolution (EmRes). Our certified practitioners in San Francisco and online offer guided somatic quieting techniques for lasting emotional wellness. Start your journey to emotional freedom with EmRes training tailored for individuals. Sessions and Training for Individuals Sessions for Individuals Self-Emotional Resolution Get Help From a Certified Professional Learn to Resolve Your Disruptive Emotional Patterns Certified Professionals Can Help You: Resolve disruptive emotional patterns Get help with PTSD, stress, anxiety, fears, angers, blockages, phobias, etc. Resolve recurring or chronic physical symptoms Such as eczema, pain, asthma, food allergies, etc. Procrastination and addictive behaviors. Get Help From a Certified Professional The Emotional Health Institute offers: Introductory Classes Most of us live our lives with an awareness of the burden negative emotional patterns create for us. Some of us try self-help, others turn to professional help, still others self-medicate. The burden may get intermittently lighter, but it stays with us and resurfaces with the next trigger. I am here to tell you that it does not have to stay with us. Neuroscientists have begun to understand that the body is wired to permanently resolve dysfunctional and negative emotional patterns... We are going to pragmatically teach you how. During this training, participants will learn how to use their body's interoception (sensations) during an emotional experience in order to resolve their disruptive emotional patterns (stress, anxiety, anger, shame, phobia…). This is a complete training that will bring a concrete knowledge, allowing the participants to permanently resolve autonomously, emotional difficulties when they are active in the body (during the actual emotion). Check Out Our Introductory Classes Personalized 1-on-1 trainings Most of our certified practitioners can teach you how to resolve your own emotional difficulties from a moment of emotion. Get Help From a Certified Professional Training Sessions for Your Business Team Through this personalized course we will guide each individual on your team to identify their fears and blockages. We will then teach how to resolve them. Imagine leading a team of people operating at their pick potentials, with absolutely no drama. That is what this training will provide… nothing less. Logistics: Groups from 6 to 100 participants 3 x 1.5 hour. Request a Training for Your Company

This case study explores how somatic quieting may support emotional regulation by working with body sensations, interoception, and nervous system response. It presents a neurological perspective on how emotional distress may shift when the body is guided toward a calmer state. Impact of EmRes® in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome This case study explores how somatic quieting may support emotional regulation by working with body sensations, interoception, and nervous system response. It presents a neurological perspective on how emotional distress may shift when the body is guided toward a calmer state. Download the Article A Multidisciplinary Approach to IBS Care Irritable bowel syndrome is described in the article as one of the most common functional intestinal disorders, with symptoms such as abdominal pain and bowel transit issues that can significantly affect quality of life. This study evaluated a care pathway that combined medical expertise, dietary consultation, and psycho-emotional support using EmRes®. How the Study Was Conducted The research was a retrospective observational longitudinal cohort study involving 50 patients followed over a 6-month period. The care pathway began with an initial day-hospital stage, followed by 4 scheduled EmRes® sessions. Patients were included between September 2022 and May 2023. 50 Patients Observed over a 6-month period 4 EmRes® Sessions Scheduled after the initial care stage Multimodal Care Medical, dietary, and psycho-emotional support Observed Patient Outcomes The study reported that 62% of patients had a significant reduction in IBS symptom severity score. It also reported that 58% of patients noted improved quality of life, 46% noted a reduction in digestive symptoms related to EmRes®, and 94% would recommend the care approach. 62% Reported significant reduction in IBS severity score 58% Reported improved quality of life 46% Reported reduced digestive symptoms linked with EmRes® 94% Would recommend the care pathway What the Study Suggests The article suggests that a multidisciplinary approach including EmRes® may be helpful for patients with IBS, especially for those with more severe symptoms. The study also notes important limitations: the sample size was small, the follow-up period was limited, and the study was not comparative or randomized. Read the Article This article was written in French as part of a general medicine thesis from Lyon. The original document translated to English can be downloaded below. Download Full Study

Explore the Emotional Health Institute’s comprehensive Emotional Resolution (EmRes) curriculum, designed for individuals and professionals to build emotional resilience and resolve disruptive patterns. Access structured training programs that teach somatic quieting and self-EmRes techniques. Join us to deepen your understanding of emotional wellness with expert guidance. Top Business Dev Webinars Open Forum EmRes Certified EmRes applied to the Body Continuous Education EmRes Curriculum Module 1 Teach Self-EmRes Back to Dashboard Back to Home Module 1 Documents Instant EmRes DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT: EmRes Protocol 3.1 DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT: Mod 1 PPT DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT:

Explore the organizations working with the Emotional Health Institute to support emotional health education, Emotional Resolution®, professional development, and community wellness initiatives. Our Partners Working together to make emotional health education more accessible. At the Emotional Health Institute, we are grateful to collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to emotional well-being, education, research, and community support. Through these partnerships, we continue to expand awareness of Emotional Resolution® and create meaningful pathways for individuals, professionals, and communities to better understand emotional health. Collaboration With Purpose Our partners help us extend the reach of our work by supporting education, professional development, community programs, and emotional wellness initiatives. Each collaboration reflects our shared belief that emotional health is an essential part of human well-being — and that the right tools, training, and support can create lasting positive impact. Organizations We Work With Interested in Partnering With Us? If your organization is interested in collaborating with the Emotional Health Institute, we would be happy to connect and explore how we can work together. Contact Us

Emotional Health Institute offers EmRes Training for Children, helping kids ages 3-18 manage emotional challenges with proven Emotional Resolution (EmRes) techniques. Our certified practitioners in San Francisco provide specialized guidance to foster resilience and emotional well-being in children. Learn how EmRes can support your child’s emotional growth. Training for Children Teaching children how to resolve their emotional difficulties It is our goal at the Emotional Health Institute to provide children with the knowledge and awareness necessary to resolve their emotional difficulties. The earlier they learn how to take responsibility for their own stresses and how to resolve them, the better it is for them. Imagine the potential of a fearless child: No anxiety, no fear of the dark or public speaking, no stress before or during exams, no inhibitions when playing a sport or performing in front of an audience... Didn’t we all dream to feel that way? Or to offer this unbelievable gift to our children? It is possible! Most of us are still managing emotional difficulties that started when we were much, much younger. Gift your children with the opportunity to be at peace and at ease! These trainings are available on one-on-one; either in person, or Via Skype. They are also conducted in a group environment in person. They are short and interactive to keep the child's focus during the whole class. For children between 7 and 11 years old. Training led by Certified Instructor, Lisa Spendov. The Training is in three parts: 45min+30min+30min with one week in between each part. Price: $200.00 About Lisa Schedule A Training

Meet the Practitioners < Previous Return to Directory Next > Cindy Payne Send an Email https://payne-release.com Languages: English Certifications: Certified EmRes Practitioner About Cindy: Cindy has immersed herself in learning about overcoming challenges to personal growth and self-optimization since 2003. Emotional Resolution has proven to be the most transformational modality for her in resolving the suppressed emotions that caused the challenges she experienced in learning to live a joyful, fulfilling life that feels worthwhile. She has assisted with resolving symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as chronic feelings of anger, rage, frustration, futility, helplessness and hopelessness. She has also assisted with resolving chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. She is a certified EmRes practitioner, RTT Therapist, certified hypnotherapist, Reiki Practitioner, and has a PhD in Parapsychic Science from the American Institute of Holistic Theology, with an emphasis on Energy Psychology. She welcomes clients online. To book a free consultation, contact her via email or her website.

Meet the Practitioners < Previous Return to Directory Next > Forrest Bennett Send an Email https://tinyurl.com/happyhackers Languages: English Certifications: Certified EmRes Practitioner Resolution of Physical Symptoms and Unwanted Behaviors Self Emotional Resolution Facilitator About Forrest: Forrest specializes in offering Emotional Resolution sessions to people with technical or scientific backgrounds. He also teaches EmRes to people of all backgrounds who want to learn to resolve their own emotional difficulties. EmRes helps us to resolve the unwanted emotions, intrusive thoughts, and unhelpful behaviors that get in the way of living a satisfying life - while still leaving us with a full healthy range of emotional responses to the situations that come up at work and away from work. Prior to shifting his career into the well-being space, Forrest was a hard core techie: He has 30 years of experience in software engineering and computer science research. He specialized in machine learning, published over 60 scientific papers, has nine patented inventions, and coauthored a book on his artificial intelligence research. Forrest was a visiting scholar at Stanford University, and has a B.S. in applied mathematics. He cofounded Happy Hackers, Palo Alto Neuroscience, and Flourishing Labs. Forrest met the cofounder of Happy Hackers, Brian Basham, when they both worked at a search engine startup that was later acquired by Twitter. After leaving the tech world, Forrest taught hundreds of students in the USA and China embodied meditation, emotional communication skills, and group awareness practices. In 2018, at the request of his students, he began working with them one on one to help them recover from emotional difficulties; this particular work has never been promoted, but has only been offered based on direct referrals and word of mouth. Forrest brings to his Emotional Resolutions sessions: 12 years of meditation practice, 8 years of embodiment practice, unconditional positive regard for those he works with, deep grounding in the body, and an open heart. Clients describe Forrest as gentle, patient, safe, and precise.

Meet the Practitioners < Previous Return to Directory Next > Sara Schuhmacher Send an Email 781-831-1466 Oakland CA, United States Languages: English Certifications: Certified EmRes Practitioner Self Emotional Resolution Facilitator About Sara: Sara is a certified Emotional Resolution practitioner and practices Massage Therapy in Oakland. She specializes in working with Women and parents.