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Waking up in a cold sweat, feeling like danger is around every corner, or turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms—these can all be signs of unresolved trauma. If this sounds familiar, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy might be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.

EMDR helps your brain process painful events so they no longer control your present. By using bilateral stimulation and your brain’s ability to heal itself, EMDR allows you to observe your trauma without reliving it, ultimately reducing distress and building resilience.

This article explains the steps in EMDR and what a new client can expect in the process.

EMDR – A path to getting your life back

Mindfulness matters. Many studies have demonstrated this over and over again, especially related to anxiety and depression. So, to celebrate the fact that we can use our minds to alleviate our suffering, we have gotten together to share some of our favorite mindfulness activities. You CAN use these at home! Why we use Mindfulness: Neurologically […]

Mindfulness Is More than Mumbo-Jumbo

I always ask my clients what their anxiety looks like. Sometimes they look at me with a look of “aren’t you supposed to be the expert?” But I can’t be the expert on their anxiety. Only they can be that. And so, we begin the process of looking at what their anxiety looks like emotionally, […]

What Can You Learn From Your Anxiety?