The Refuge Therapeutic Service LLC

Rachel Schmidt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Springfield, MO, 65810 | Psychology Today Rachel Schmidt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Springfield, MO, 65810, (660) 243-4363, Rachel is a provisionally licensed social worker who has worked with at risk populations since 2007. She has experience with all aspects of the child welfare system and is knowledgeable at helping children, youth...

Hi all,

I wanted to introduce myself a little since I have space for new clients. I’ve been a social worker since 2007 working with a variety of populations: children, youth, teenagers, and adults. I am EMDR and TF-CBT trained, and have experience with TBRI.

My working experience includes anxiety, depression, trauma, and high-functioning autism. I have worked along with foster care system, adoption, caregiver support and burnout.

I can take Medicaid, Home State Health, Healthy Blue, UHC Community, and Self Pay.

Rachel Schmidt, LMSW

The Refuge Therapeutic Service

4650 S. National Ave, C-1, Springfield

660-243-4363

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In celebration of International Sloth Day on October 20th, let’s challenge ourselves to slow down and recharge. By embracing relaxation, we can regain control over our hectic schedules and unlock our full potential.

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Very powerfully written

Nervous System Care is Collective Care
By Christina Hull

When the world feels heavy, it’s easy to wonder: What difference can one person make? We scroll through headlines, hear about tragedies, and feel the weight of it all in our bodies. Fear tightens our chest. Anger surges. Numbness creeps in.

What we often don’t realize is that these aren’t just emotions, they’re nervous system states. Our bodies are wired for survival. When they sense threat, they shift into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. These responses are protective. But when we get stuck in them, we lose access to our best selves.
In survival mode, it’s harder to think clearly. It’s harder to listen. It’s harder to connect. That’s when impulsive choices happen. That’s when disconnection grows. That’s when harm ripples outward.

This is why nervous system work matters so deeply. It’s not just about “calming down” or “self-care.” It’s about prevention. It’s about building the capacity to pause, breathe, and choose differently.

When we learn to regulate our nervous systems, we begin to shift the cycle. Instead of lashing out, we can respond with clarity. Instead of shutting down, we can stay present. Instead of reacting from fear, we can choose compassion.

And here’s the powerful part: regulated people create regulated families, regulated communities, and, over time, a more humane world.
Nervous system care is personal, yes. But it’s also collective. Every time you choose grounding, presence, or self-compassion, you’re not only helping yourself, you’re helping to prevent cycles of harm that begin in survival mode.

If the world feels heavy for you right now, know this: you don’t have to carry it alone. With support, your body can learn to shift out of survival mode. And that healing doesn’t just stop with you, it ripples outward.

I’m with you. 🤍

September is su***de awareness month…Slothy Wants to remind you to take care of one another.