Is EMDR Therapy Right for You? Factors to Consider Before Choosing an EMDR Therapist
In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals find themselves grappling with emotional and psychological challenges that affect their daily lives. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an innovative treatment approach that has gained recognition for its effectiveness in addressing a wide range of issues, including...
The Science Behind EMDR Therapy: How It Works to Heal Trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has gained recognition as an effective treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At the heart of this approach is a fascinating interplay between psychology and neuroscience. By stimulating both hemispheres of the brain, EMDR helps process traumatic memories....
Intensive Couples Counseling
Why It Might Be Better Than Weekly Therapy Sessions If you and your partner are struggling with communication, trust, or connection, traditional couples therapy might seem like the logical step. Typically, this means meeting with a therapist for one hour each week. While this approach can be helpful, many couples find that progress can be...
What is EMDR Therapy and How Can It Help You Heal?
EMDR therapy is a highly regarded, evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and resolve distressing memories. Particularly those associated with trauma. EMDR has gained recognition as a leading treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions. By facilitating the brain’s...
The Role of EMDR Therapy in Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal
Betrayal can shatter the foundation of trust that relationships are built upon, leaving individuals feeling vulnerable, confused, and emotionally wounded. Whether the betrayal occurs in the context of romantic relationships, friendships, family, or professional settings, the impact can be profound and long-lasting. While time, communication,...
How EMDR Therapy Can Enhance Your Relationship: A Couples’ Guide
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is well-known for effectively treating trauma. Yet its benefits for couples seeking to heal individually and together are often overlooked. By tackling personal trauma, enhancing communication, and mending emotional disconnection, EMDR can be a powerful resource for cultivating...
How EMDR Can Help Couples Break Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
Unhealthy relationship patterns can feel like an unbreakable cycle. Leaving couples frustrated, disconnected, and hopeless. Whether it’s recurring arguments, emotional distance, or lingering resentment, these dynamics often stem from deeply rooted emotional wounds and unresolved traumas. EMDR therapy is an evidence-based approach that has...
Understanding Developmental Trauma
Understanding Developmental Trauma:The Impact on Mental Health and Well-being Developmental trauma refers to adverse experiences that occur during childhood and can have a lasting impact on an individual's emotional, psychological, and social development. These experiences may include neglect, abuse, witnessing violence, or living in chaotic...
UNDONE. Hope for Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse
Always in search of ways to help women heal from childhood sexual trauma, Sharon wrote UNDONE to fill a void in the church—help for Christian women in search of healing from childhood sexual abuse. UNDONE is an experiential, scripture-based, small group curriculum focused on addressing the impact of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), and how to...
Come Home
I’m currently reading Emily P. Freeman’s book “The Next Right Thing.” Every chapter, therapy for me. Even therapists need therapy—a gentle reminder that all of the things I tell my clients about hope, grace, forgiveness, authenticity and vulnerability, apply to me too. Her words a soothing balm for the battered and ignored places in...