Finally, now:

An International Training

Connecting

Licensed mental health professionals &

Essential community members

Creating a Force Multiplier to

Reduce Stigma and

Strengthen Mental Resilience

Everyone Wins

(Well, maybe not everyone since this is not one of those everyone gets a trophy sports, rather it is a serious, practical, life changing emotional tool!)

We all agree that self regulation is a key factor for success.

We also all know we have had at least a few moments of feeling our emotions seemingly take over.

Life gets messy when we feel out of control.

What if, after this training, you could identify why and be able to:

Manage Emotional States Effectively

MESE (messy)

The MESE (managing emotional states) Protocol is unique in that it is:

  • Brief, offering positive movement in the very first session

  • Adaptable, life changing regardless of origin of the distress

  • Limits exposure, requiring no discussion of event


Why do memories grab us so fiercely in one moment and in the next,

make us laugh out loud?

Listen to the podcasts below to learn more about the power of MESE (messy)!

You can insulate against the negative, by taking time to focus on the positive. The MESE process seems to add to the ability to experience the good.
— Dr. Frank Ochberg

All About MESE

Our Company

Managing Emotional States Effectively© (MESE), is a grassroots effort to create protocol that is adaptable enough to be used by trained peer supporters, coaches (sports & life), clergy and professional counselors. MESE is based in Orlando, Florida and was started by Co-Founders Kari Russo and Edward Maerkl, with the simple goal of healing invisible wounds. With the use of trained paraprofessionals as a force multiplier, these people can stand in the gap between no help and professional counselors.

Our Training

3 parts to MESE training:

  • Module A consists primarily of didactic education (4 hours)

  • Module B is the practicum phase (6 hours)

  • Module C happens after the training and involves a follow-up video consultations (1-2 hour)

    CEUS Available

Our Values

Many resources are offered and choosing the next valuable one can be difficult. We have spent a great deal of time and money in trainings and understand the value of both. With that in mind, this training design is fun, focused, functional and fast paced.

We love working with small groups to ensure that classes are interactive and experiential.

We value the impact and contributions of First Responders, Peer Supporters, Frontline Workers, Veterans, Healthcare Professionals, Pastors, and Coaches in the improvement of mental and emotional health.

This training gives a new tool to those who are standing in the gap between a suffering individual and professional help. These people hold space for change - multiplying the MESE Mission:

Changing the landscape of life for those impacted by trauma.

We believe in fostering an all inclusive, educational, and entertaining learning environment for all of our courses. Non-profit and group rates available.

Meet Mel Jenner, a 100 Year Old WWII Veteran, who suffered with PTSD until he was 97 and finally got relief he did not know existed.

What people are saying about MESE …

“Just finished first session of MESE and it was amazing. It was truly brief and life changing. It is the first time in years this client has had this level of relief!”

“We are all first responders to our situation and will benefit from understanding how to manage emotional states effectively.”

“The approach was so simple, yet powerful. My client and I were both encouraged and now, we have a plan to help life move forward.”

“MESE is truly life changing and a revolutionary, yet simple, practical effective technique.”

“This was an amazing process. I didn’t realize the connections until now.”

“It’s much easier to be present with my children now. I did not imagine that result.”

“I got immediate relief for the first time in over 20 years of receiving counseling.”

“Best interactive training that I can implement immediately with clients.”

Whether you’re a mental health professional, first responder, active or retired military, pastor, nurse, teacher, or coach — YOU can learn and apply MESE.

Imagine … police officers and firefighters supporting one another, military comrades helping their fellow veteran, or a pastor providing additional peace to someone in the community.

The positive impact of the MESE method is far reaching.

MESE Team Resources

If you have attended at least one training, we need your feedback! Get unlimited access to an exclusive collection of members-only content for those who have attended a MESE training. Text (423) 281-9110 for code to sign up for FREE! Be a part of the research and feel the exuberance in being a force multiplier. It is all available to you after the training now!