Healing from trauma takes time, but what if there were a way to shorten the journey without rushing the process? Dear Survivor, Some survivors spend years in weekly therapy, making brave strides in recovery while still feeling stuck in old trauma loops. I’ve seen it happen often. There’s nothing wrong with the traditional path, but […]
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Knowing what to expect can calm some of the fear that comes with doing deep healing work. Dear Survivor, Many survivors feel nervous before starting an EMDR intensive. That’s natural. You might be wondering how it works, what you’ll have to talk about, or if you’ll be emotionally overwhelmed. These are common questions, and they
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The right kind of therapy meets you where you are, not where someone thinks you should be. Dear Survivor, You’ve probably heard that EMDR intensives can be life-changing. Maybe someone you trust recommended them, or you’ve read stories from other survivors who found peace through this format. But now you’re left wondering, “Is this really
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Survivors often carry the weight of harmful beliefs shaped by abuse—beliefs we have the power to help them rewrite. Dear Colleague, Survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse often carry deeply ingrained beliefs about themselves, born from their trauma. Phrases like “I am powerless” or “I don’t deserve love” may echo in their minds, shaping
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Here is how to know if you may be dealing with trauma.
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Anxiety can be a very debilitating condition that negatively affects various aspects of your life. It can cause sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Thankfully, there are various treatment modalities available for individuals suffering from anxiety, including psychotherapy. One type of psychotherapy that has been gaining popularity in recent years is Eye Movement Desensitization and
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy aimed at helping people reduce or eliminate psychological stress. It was developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s as a way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR works by having individuals focus on a traumatic or distressing event while making side-to-side eye