Angie Charter, LCSW

05/14/2026

03/10/2026

When we decided to blend our families, we wanted to start off with effective communication, planning and goal setting. We call it the state of the union meeting! Every Tuesday, we come together for it! Sometimes it brings hard topics, at times we are thankful and celebrate our achievements. We take notes in a journal. We hold ourselves accountable.

02/14/2026

Marriage facts! You set the pecking order of your home! Kids and even pets benefit the most from seeing a healthy and dominant marital unit! 💕. So drop everything to greet your spouse at the door, whether you are the first or second partner at home! Trust! You will reap the benefits in your marriage!

02/12/2026

When you come home, who do you greet first?

01/10/2026

This! 👇🏻100%! We can use the body to tackle the mind! Message me for more info!
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Research in psychology and neuroscience shows that strong sensory stimulation can interrupt panic and anxiety loops by rapidly shifting attention away from threat processing.

This mechanism is known as grounding, a technique widely used in anxiety disorders and PTSD. Intense sensory inputs—especially taste—activate brain regions involved in immediate sensory processing, which temporarily reduces activity in fear-driven circuits such as the amygdala.

Studies on attentional control demonstrate that overwhelming sensory signals compete with and suppress ruminative or catastrophic thought patterns, helping the nervous system down-regulate acute panic responses.

The use of sour candy specifically aligns with this research because sour taste strongly activates the gustatory system and trigeminal nerve pathways, creating a sharp, unmistakable sensory signal.

Clinical and behavioral research on grounding techniques, referenced in mental health and trauma literature, shows that taste-based grounding can rapidly bring individuals back to the present moment during anxiety or panic episodes.

While sour candy is not a treatment for anxiety disorders, experts emphasize it can be an effective in-the-moment regulation tool, particularly when paired with longer-term strategies that address underlying anxiety triggers.

09/25/2024

First Ketamine session was a success!

08/16/2024

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