Conflict isn't the problem, capacity is.
Radical Resolve may be only part of the legal process that actually feels good!
High-conflict family law can feel like warfare in the nervous system— like every interaction carries weight, escalation risk and the potential for longterm consequences. In that state, people don’t lose intelligence—they lose access to the brain functions needed for collaborative thinking.
Radical Resolve is a structured process that acts like a Trojan horse supporting the nervous system– helping you slow down, self-reflect, shift perspective, and refuel the capacities required to engage in a grounded, collaborative resolution.
Radical Resolve™ is a 3-step trauma-informed process to build capacity for collaborative decision-making.
When parts of the brain and nervous system most impacted by the stress of conflict are provided the right stimulation, we can build more capacity for stress management and bring essential thinking back online.
Meet C.J. Smith
Your nervous system bestie—
author, neurology nerd, and the fun-yet-fiercely-wise creative energy behind Radical Resolve! With a diverse background in creative communication, applied neurology, and trauma-informed healing, C.J. turns brain science into a work of art—literally.
These live sessions fuse creative play with evidence-based nervous system support, helping you regulate, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
No art skills? No problem! Just find something to scribble with (yes, even a post-it and pen counts) and experience firsthand how playful expression can rewire your brain for more calm, clarity, and resilience.
🔬 The Science Behind Why This Works
Engaging in creative, process-driven activities like the invitations Radical Resolve offers is scientifically proven to:
Improve Cognitive Function & Focus – Creative play strengthens neural pathways, helping you process information more efficiently and solve problems faster.
Boost Innovation & Decision-Making – Stepping away from linear, logical thinking and into creative flow enhances big-picture thinking and intuition—both critical for work performance.
Regulate Your Nervous System – Creativity activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your rest-and-digest state), reducing cortisol levels and preventing burnout.
Increase Productivity – When you regularly reset your nervous system, you work better, faster, and with more clarity. (Translation: less procrastination, more getting sh*t done.)
Unlock The Brain’s Superpower
Ever tried drawing with your non-dominant hand or using both hands at the same time? It might feel a little awkward, but it activates both sides of your brain, strengthening the connection between logic and creativity.
✨ It helps you process emotions faster
✨ It reduces stress and improves focus
✨ It gets you out of your head and into flow
That’s why the process-driven creative time we have together is so powerful—it’s not even about the artwork, it’s about giving your brain and nervous system exactly what they need to regulate, reset, and reach full potential.
Radical Resolve™
Radical Resolve™ is grounded in neuroscience research showing that creative reflection supports emotional processing, cognitive flexibility, stress regulation, perspective-taking, and more attuned decision-making — all essential in high-conflict resolution.
$1,500.00 CAD
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Word on the street...
Now I can trust the feeling.
Before, I was feeling: torn, unsure, uneasy, pressured. Through it I felt: uncomfortable trying to decipher my limiting beliefs. After I found my intuition was always telling me the truth; when I slowed down enough to feel it; the feelings led the way easily. It was my head that was distracting me. Now I can trust the feeling. Always.
Our lives have changed
For so long, we felt like our family would never get out of survival mode, and in one year our lives have completely changed for the better. C.J.'s intuition is second to none, and I am in awe of how she navigates this life in such an authentic and inspiring way. She has a masterful way of re-programming your limiting beliefs to serve your higher self.
I am grateful.
This opened up a bunch of whoop-ass! At first, I thought, "I've GOT to get it right." and I was really judgemental of myself. Then I changed the crayons, the colours, changed hands and realized that it was opening up space. I have used tools that you have laid down week after week, C.J., and I am grateful.
SO grateful!
Profoundly creative, deeply healing, and unlike anything I’ve encountered before.
Through CJ's guidance, I wasn’t just making art; I was unlocking something in my body that had been stuck for years. Her seamless fusion of movement, mindfulness, and creative expression brought relief to my chronic foot pain in a way that was both unexpected and tangible. I could *feel* the healing happening in real-time.
CJ’s approach is revolutionary. She doesn’t just teach art or play—she facilitates transformation. If you’re looking for a way to engage your nervous system, express your soul, and experience genuine healing, her classes are a must.
*Melanie Weller, Neurotheologist & Time Relationship Expert*
Review from Brian Proctor, bestselling author of 'My Father Knew the Secret'
"Radical Reflection is fun, easy and delightful. I endorse this!"
– Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 NY Times Best Selling Author of 'Eat Pray Love,' 'Big Magic' and
'All the Way to the River'
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