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What Is EMDR Therapy?
What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, is an 8-phase standardized protocol that is most known for treating trauma but has since been used to cultivate healing in a multitude of areas. It reduces the charge of the experience,...
Ditching Resolutions: Why We’re Saying ‘No’ to New Year’s Resolutions and ‘Yes’ to Real Transformation
Ever feel like New Year's resolutions are more of a burden than a boost? Wondering why you can't figure out how to get them to stick and finally be your best self? You’re not alone. We’ve had enough of hollow, short-lived resolutions that fizzle out almost...
Trauma 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Trauma
Trauma: It blows up your life. It turns everything upside down. It’s disorienting. Disruptive. And devastating. It disconnects you from the present, and it creates a distinct feeling of before and after. Everything that once felt familiar is unrecognizable. Safety and...
What Do I Do About My Anger?
I remember the first time I felt angry about my trauma. It felt super unfamiliar, and I found myself feeling guilty about it. I’ll never forget what my husband said to me. He shared with me how being able to access my anger seemed like a reflection of my healing, not...
What If Anger Is Your Ally: Understanding Anger Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Anger. It Get's A Bad Rap. It's the emotion you want to get rid of, or have been told is bad. But what if it's actually doing you a favor? I get it. Anger can feel pretty loaded. It feels intense when it surfaces. Or it feels hard to access. Maybe you’re afraid of...
5 Steps for Connecting with Your Younger Self: A Glimpse Into Parts Work From a Trauma Therapist
Do you find yourself surviving instead of thriving, limiting your presence and participation in your life to protect yourself? Does showing up authentically in your relationships feel out of reach? If you could protect yourself and show up fully in your life, would...