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EK Psych - Emotive Knowledge Psychology E K Psych © 2023 Michael W. Summerlin, Ph.D., Evelyn Tang-Summerlin, V.P. Intend the Good. Summerlin, Ph.D (Dual Origins of Personality)

Emotive Knowledge Psychology (EKP)

As EKP educators, consultants, and clinicians, we consider the following statement as foundational to effectively providing our services:

Relating with others through sincere interest and in a caring way has been shown to improve quality of life, while being aware that maintaining and managing the energy to do so is a bridge we often cross in that direction. - M.W. Summerlin, Ph.D (Dual Origins of Personality)
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​Our Founder: Dr. Michael Summerlin is a licensed clinical psychologist that also provides consulting services for organizational leaders in various industries. In 2015, Dr. Summerlin was honored to accept a faculty appointment
to teach Oraganizational Behavior and
Leadership at the USC Marshall School of Business.
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​His research focused on relational trauma in early childhood and its influence on the regulatory function of the autonomic nervous system and corresponding personality structures (Research Panel: Allan Schore, Ph.D, UCLA, Avedis Panajian, Ph.D, Pacifica, Christine Lewis, Ph.D, Pacifica).
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We have found that a primary barrier to therapeutic change for an individual who has experienced relational trauma in early childhood presents as a significant decrease in the use of associative memory while interacting with others. - M.W.

Self-compassion doesn’t just feel kind — it actually shifts your nervous system.When you say to yourself, “this is hard,...
12/10/2025

Self-compassion doesn’t just feel kind — it actually shifts your nervous system.
When you say to yourself, “this is hard, but I’m doing my best,” you activate the brain’s soothing system, the part responsible for safety, comfort, and emotional regulation.
This gentle acknowledgment lowers inner tension and quiets the self-critical voice that keeps your body in threat mode. Over time, these moments of compassion help your mind become softer, steadier, and more grounded. ✨

By pausing to validate your experience — instead of pushing through it or judging yourself — you signal to your nervous system that you’re safe. And that signal creates space for clarity, resilience, and genuine inner calm.

In other words: self-compassion regulates stress. A single supportive sentence can change your entire internal landscape.
🌱 Try this reflection:
What’s one thing you can tell yourself today that feels honest, gentle, and kind?
Share it below — your words may help someone else feel understood. 💬


Feeling grateful doesn’t just make you feel good — it actually shifts your biology. Regular gratitude journaling has bee...
12/05/2025

Feeling grateful doesn’t just make you feel good — it actually shifts your biology. Regular gratitude journaling has been linked to lower cortisol levels, the hormone your body releases under stress. When cortisol drops, your mind becomes calmer, clearer, and more grounded. ✨
By taking a moment each day to notice what’s going well, you signal to your nervous system that you are safe — and that shift creates room for emotional balance, resilience, and deeper joy.

In other words: gratitude rewires stress. A few written words can gently teach your body to relax.

🌱 Try this reflection: What’s one small thing today — something you might have overlooked — that you can genuinely feel grateful for?
Share it below — your perspective might inspire someone else! 💬

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