/ Carrie Allyson Dyer / Therapist-in-Training / Visual Tools for Therapists / Trauma-Informed + Neurodivergent-Affirming Design /
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Therapist Portfolio & Artifacts

Visual structure for inner worlds.

A portfolio of therapeutic tools, conceptual maps, psychoeducational materials, and
trauma-informed visual  resources created at the intersection of
counseling, design,  and human meaning-making.

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portfolio / archive / map

This page gathers the materials that reflect my development as a therapist-in-training: clinical documents, conceptual maps, reflective frameworks, psychoeducational tools, and counseling resources that bring together my background in design, teaching, and trauma-informed care.

My work is grounded in relational, neurodivergent-affirming, and trauma-informed practice, with strong interest in ADHD, parts work, expressive and visual tools, meaning-making, and the layered systems that shape a person’s life.

Alongside traditional counseling documents, I also create conceptual and visual materials that help translate complex inner experiences into something more visible, usable, and humane.

Thoughtful design can turn abstract insight into something a person can see, hold, return to, and use.

Visual structure can become a form of support.

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Portfolio Materials

My work integrates parts-based, attachment-focused, and somatic approaches to support clients in understanding their internal systems, processing experience, and moving toward values-based change. This portfolio reflects my development across foundations of practice (A), professional identity and growth (B), advocacy and systems thinking (C), self-awareness and relational presence (D), compassionate holistic care (E), and creative integration and therapeutic design (F). These materials were created throughout my clinical training and intersect with my professional work as a designer-educator, translating complex psychological concepts into accessible visual frameworks, therapeutic tools, and psychoeducational resources designed for real-world clinical application. Click into each piece to explore the frameworks, worksheets, maps, and interventions that shape my clinical voice and visual practice.


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ABOUT

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About A brief introduction to my clinical and creative background.
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Resume

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Resume Professional experience in counseling, design, and education.
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PDS

Professional Disclosure Statement

Professional Disclosure Statement Clinical services, scope of practice, and informed consent overview.
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Philosophy

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Philosophy My therapeutic values, clinical lens, and approach to care.
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Career Goals

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Career Goals Long-term vision for trauma-informed and creative clinical work.
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Counseling Article

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Counseling Article  Research writing exploring contemporary counseling topics.
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Phillosophy

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Portfolio Artifacts Objectives, rationales, and academic training outcomes.
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Case Conceptualization

Objective A

01. Biopsychosocial Case Concept. [A] A clinically structured, integrative assessment demonstrating IFS, ACT, and EFIT-informed treatment planning.
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Saftey Planning

Objective A

02. Saftey Planning Guide [A] A structured, evidence-based intervention designed to assess suicide risk and collaboratively develop a personalized safety plan, incorporating protective factors, coping strategies, and crisis resources to support client stability and reduce risk.
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OARS & MI 

Objective A

03. OARS & MI Guide [A]  A foundational communication framework grounded in Motivational Interviewing, demonstrating the use of Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summarizing to strengthen the therapeutic alliance and support client-centered change.
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Theories Map

Objective B

04. Theories Map [B] A visual framework mapping key counseling theories and their points of integration, illustrating how modalities such as IFS, ACT, EFIT, and existential approaches inform a cohesive and flexible clinical orientation.
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IFS Process

Objective B

05. IFS Process [B] A parts-based conceptual map of the inner world, supporting compassionate awareness of internal dynamics and the development of self-led engagement with thoughts, emotions, and protective patterns.
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EMDR Phases Guide

Objective B

06. EMDR Phases [B] A visual representation of trauma processing, illustrating how bilateral stimulation and adaptive information processing support integration, regulation, and healing.
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ADHD Crisis Presentation

Objective C

07. ADHD Crisis Presentation [C]  A psychoeducational resource designed to increase awareness of crisis supports for individuals with ADHD, reducing barriers to access through a neurodivergent-affirming lens.
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The Adaptive Worry System - Workshop Flyer

Objective C

08.1. Workshop Flyer [C] A prevention-focused workshop reframing worry as an adaptive internal signal, integrating neuroscience, parts-based awareness, and practical tools for regulation and action.
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The Adaptive Worry System Workbook

Objective C 

08.2.  Workbook [C] A companion workbook translating workshop concepts into reflective exercises, visual tools, and practical strategies designed to support ongoing integration beyond the learning space.
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ADHD Workshop Brochure

Objective C

08.3. ADHD Workshop Brochure  [C] A multi-session psychoeducational workshop integrating ADHD research, nervous system awareness, emotional regulation, and visual learning tools to support sustainable change.
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RSD Brochure

Objective C

09. RSD Brochure [C] A concise psychoeducational tool translating research on rejection sensitivity into accessible language that supports emotional awareness and self-compassion.
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Genogram

Objective D

010. Genogram [d] A systemic mapping tool exploring intergenerational patterns, relational dynamics, and cultural influences shaping identity, perception, and care.
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Map of Closeness

Objective D

011. Map of Closeness [d] A visual exploration of relational proximity, attachment, and boundaries, supporting reflection on connection, distance, and emotional safety.
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The House That Built Me

Objective D

012. The House that
Built Me [D]
A reflective framework examining formative environments and their influence on identity, internal narratives, and relational presence.
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Hope Box

Objective E

013. Hope Box [E] A sensory-based coping intervention designed to support grounding, emotional regulation, and reconnection to safety through meaningful and symbolic resources.
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Creative Circle Group PlaN

Objective E

014. Creative Circle
Group Plan [E}
A structured group intervention integrating expressive arts to support emotional exploration, relational connection, and shared therapeutic experience.
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Maps of the Self-Scape

Objective E

015. Maps of the
Self-Scape [E]
A conceptual and visual framework mapping the internal landscape of thoughts, emotions, and patterns, supporting insight, navigation, and integrative self-understanding.
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Regulation Arches

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016. Regulation Arches A collection of somatic and sensory-based interventions designed to support emotional regulation, present-moment awareness, and nervous system stabilization during periods of distress.
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EMDR Presentation

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017. EMDR Presentation A foundational overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), introducing the core principles of adaptive information processing, bilateral stimulation, and trauma integration in an accessible, clinically grounded format.
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Anxiety Machine

018. Anxiety Machine A conceptual framework illustrating the reinforcing cycles of anxiety, mapping the interaction between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physiological responses to support awareness, interruption, and regulation of anxious patterns.
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Emotive Organs

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019. Emotive Organs  A creative, experiential intervention using symbolic objects to externalize internal experiences, supporting emotional expression, narrative exploration, and meaning-making within the therapeutic process.
Unveiling the Emotional Underworld of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria / ADHD

RSD / ADHD Literature Review

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020. RSD / ADHD
Literature Review
A research synthesis exploring rejection sensitivity, emotional regulation, ADHD, trauma, and self-perception, translating clinical literature into accessible frameworks for psychoeducation and compassionate understanding.
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The Adaptive Worry System Group Plan Proposal

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021. The Adaptive
Worry System Group Plan Proposal 
A psychoeducational framework reframing worry as an adaptive internal signal, integrating ADHD research, parts-based awareness, nervous system regulation, and practical tools for action.
The Loss Landscape

The Loss Landscape

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022. The Loss Landscape A grief-centered conceptual framework exploring loss, memory, identity, and meaning-making through visual metaphor, supporting reflection around mourning, transformation, and continuing bonds.
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Sensory Regulation Box

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023. Sensory
Regulation Box
A sensory-based therapeutic intervention designed to help clients build personalized regulation tools through touch, sound, scent, movement, visual grounding, and comfort objects. Integrating somatic therapy, trauma research, and nervous system regulation to support emotional stabilization, embodied awareness, and accessible pathways back to safety.

What These artifacts Demonstrate:
Portfolio Artifact Objectives and Rationale

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/ Objective A — Foundations of Practice

1 Biopsychosocial Case Conceptualization — Assessment, diagnosis, and thoughtful treatment planning grounded in integrative, evidence-based care.

2 Suicide Risk Assessment and Safety Planning Framework — A structured approach to risk assessment and safety planning, supporting awareness, connection, and moments of stabilization.

3 Motivational Interviewing and OARS Framework — Client-centered communication supporting reflection, motivation, and meaningful change.

/ Objective B — Professional Identity and Growth

4 Counseling Theories Integration Diagram — A developing framework for integrating counseling theories into a cohesive clinical lens.

5 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Map — A parts-based way of understanding the inner world with clarity and compassion.

6 EMDR Trauma Processing Diagram — A visual pathway for understanding trauma processing and healing.

/ Objective C — Advocacy and Systems Thinking

7 ADHD Crisis Resources Presentation — Psychoeducation increasing awareness of crisis resources and reducing barriers to support.

8 ADHD Worry System Workshop — A prevention-focused workshop reframing worry as an adaptive signal with practical tools for support.

9 RSD Psychoeducational Brochure — Translating research on emotional sensitivity into accessible, validating language.

/ Objective D — Self-Awareness and Relational Presence

10 Family Systems Genogram — Exploring intergenerational patterns and their influence on perception and care.

11 Map of Closeness Diagram — Reflecting on attachment, boundaries, and relational proximity.

12 “The House That Built Me” Diagram — A reflection on formative environments and their impact on identity and presence.

/ Objective E — Compassionate, Holistic Care

13 Hope Box Therapeutic Toolkit — Tools for grounding, regulation, and restoring a sense of safety in moments of distress.

14 Creative Circle Expressive Arts Group Plan — Creative group spaces supporting connection, exploration, and shared experience.

15 Maps of the Self-Scape Framework — A visual map of the inner landscape, supporting insight, navigation, and self-understanding.

/ Objective F — Creative Integration and Therapeutic Design

Demonstrates the integration of counseling knowledge, visual communication, and experiential design to create accessible therapeutic tools that support reflection, emotional regulation, meaning-making, and client growth.

16 Regulation Arches — A somatic and sensory-based framework for supporting emotional regulation, present-moment awareness, and nervous system stabilization.

17 EMDR Presentation — A psychoeducational overview of EMDR, adaptive information processing, bilateral stimulation, and trauma-focused healing.

18 Anxiety Machine — A visual framework illustrating the reinforcing cycles of anxiety, avoidance, protection, and regulation.

19 Emotive Organs — A creative intervention using symbolic objects to externalize internal experiences and support emotional expression.

20 RSD / ADHD Literature Review — A research synthesis translating rejection sensitivity, emotional regulation, ADHD, and trauma into accessible clinical language.

21 The Adaptive Worry System Group Plan Proposal — A psychoeducational workshop framework reframing worry as an adaptive internal signal.

22 The Loss Landscape — A grief-centered visual framework exploring memory, identity, meaning-making, and continuing bonds.

23 Sensory Regulation Box — A sensory-based therapeutic intervention using touch, sound, scent, movement, and visual grounding to support regulation and embodied safety.

Inner Worlds / Clearer Maps

How I work, create, and help

How I work

I approach therapeutic tools as systems, not static documents. Each artifact in this portfolio translates clinical theory into visual, structured, and usable forms, bridging psychology, design, and lived experience. My process typically moves through four layers: grounding in theory, translating into visual or conceptual frameworks, applying in clinical or psychoeducational contexts, and refining through reflection. Many pieces are interconnected, forming a larger ecosystem rather than standalone projects. A single concept may evolve into multiple formats—maps, worksheets, interventions, or group materials—depending on how it can best support understanding and use. Across my work, I aim to make the internal world more visible, support regulation and self-connection, and hold complexity in ways that feel accessible and human.

What I Create

I create therapeutic tools that translate complex inner experiences into forms that can be seen, understood, and used. My work includes client worksheets, Hope Box pages, parts-based maps, grounding tools, and emotional regulation visuals, along with frameworks that explore executive functioning and ADHD. I also design workshop handouts and psychoeducational materials that support both clinical work and learning environments, bridging insight with practical application.

How I Can Help

I can help translate therapeutic ideas into visuals that are easier to teach, easier to remember, and easier for clients to return to outside the therapy room. My work supports therapists, educators, and organizations who want materials that feel both clinically grounded and genuinely human. Whether you need a single handout or a more cohesive visual system, I design tools that can be integrated into sessions, workshops, and ongoing client work. At its core, this work is about creating clarity without losing depth—offering resources that support understanding, regulation, and meaningful engagement over time.

Featured Frameworks

Map of Self-Scape


MAPS of The Self-Scape


Maps of the Self-Scape is one of the clearest examples of how I bring counseling and visual communication together. It is both a conceptual and design-based framework for understanding executive functioning, inner experience, systems, self-story, and the ecology of daily life.

The project draws from counseling theory, ADHD-informed frameworks, existential reflection, ecological systems thinking, and visual mapping practices. Rather than flattening people into symptoms, it aims to offer a more spacious and humane way of understanding complexity.

This work reflects what most interests me as a clinician and maker: helping people see patterns, relationships, burdens, strengths, and internal structures with greater clarity and compassion.

Sometimes a map does not solve the terrain, but it helps us stop feeling lost inside it.

The Adaptive Worry System

 

The Adaptive
Worry System

The Adaptive Worry System reframes anxiety as an intelligent, protective process rather than something to eliminate. Instead of treating worry as a problem, this framework explores how different forms of worry signal underlying needs, patterns, and internal dynamics. Drawing from ADHD-informed perspectives, parts work, and emotion regulation theory, the system differentiates between types of worry, overthinking, urgency, avoidance, perfectionism, and links them to specific internal roles and executive functioning challenges. The goal is not to remove worry, but to translate it. To move from reactivity toward understanding, and from overwhelm toward structured, compassionate response. This framework is designed for use in both individual work and psychoeducational settings, offering a bridge between insight and actionable support. Worry is not the enemy. It is information waiting to be understood.

Emotive Organs

 

Emotive Organs

Emotive Organs is a conceptual and visual framework that externalizes emotional experience into symbolic, body-based forms. Each “organ” represents a different emotional function, such as protection, attachment, fear, or longing, allowing clients to relate to their inner world with greater clarity and distance. Influenced by parts work, somatic theory, and expressive arts practices, this model invites exploration through image, metaphor, and sensation rather than language alone. Emotions are not treated as abstract states, but as living systems with roles, rhythms, and relational patterns. By giving form to what is often difficult to name, Emotive Organs supports emotional awareness, regulation, and self-connection in a way that feels intuitive and experiential. This work is especially useful for clients who process visually, somatically, or symbolically, and for those navigating complex or layered emotional experiences. Sometimes we understand ourselves more clearly when we can see what we feel.

Let’s make something together

 

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Visual tools can help therapeutic insight become more memorable,
compassionate, and usable. I’m especially interested in materials that
support trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and relational clinical work.