three simple “cards” to make the invisible more visible
Function
Protection
Function
The part of you that focuses, gets things done, and stays present to a task.
Emotion
Protection
Function
The part of you that feels: fear, sadness, joy, anger, surprise, shame, and more.
Protection
Protection
Protection
The part of you that steps in fast to keep you safe (fight, flight, freeze, fawn, fix, or figure-it-out).
How Our Curriculum Unpacks This
Relationship First
Children (and the child-in-us) grow through safe connection. We begin with attunement—how we come close without crowding and how we repair when things rupture.
Emotion Literacy
We name emotions, locate them in the body, and practice allowing them without getting swept away. You’ll learn what each emotion is trying to do for you.
Regulation That’s Doable
We teach practical regulation that fits inside real life—breath, body, and thought tools you can use in a meeting, in the car, or at bedtime.
The Three Cards in Motion
With the Function, Emotion, and Protection cards, you’ll track your internal shifts in real time. This turns “Why am I like this?” into “Oh, this part is here to help.”
Choice After Protection
Protection is fast and often loud. We help you thank it, slow it, and choose a next step that aligns with your values—not just your reflex.
Fern and Audrey's Foundational Counseling Course
Course 1 is for everyone, but specifically for:
- Adult survivors of severe or “unsurvivable” childhood trauma
- Those navigating dissociation (incluDID) and complex inner systems
- Pastors/Counselors, Helpers & Caregivers
- Individuals from deliverance backgrounds who want full-person restoration
- Anyone longing for a biblically grounded, human‑honoring path to wholeness