Some trauma needs more space to breathe before it can fully heal.
Dear Survivor,
A survivor I once worked with, who we’ll call Maya, had done years of weekly therapy. She was insightful, committed, and brave, but there was still a heavy weight that clung to her spirit. She told me, “I understand my trauma. I just don’t know how to stop feeling it.” That’s when we explored EMDR intensives.
Instead of waiting week after week for breakthroughs that only touched the surface, Maya stepped into a three-day EMDR intensive with curiosity and courage. In those hours, she met herself in a deeper way. Grief surfaced, but so did clarity. Fear softened. She said it felt like her healing finally had a rhythm.
EMDR Therapy intensives offer a healing experience that is both accelerated and profound.
These intensives give you uninterrupted time to access and process trauma without the pressure of squeezing it into a 50-minute slot. You don’t have to stop just as something important is emerging. You stay with it, held safely, until it settles. This continuity can lead to faster progress than months of traditional therapy.
For survivors of narcissistic abuse and intimate partner violence, this kind of work can be life-changing. It allows you to move beyond insight and into transformation. You are supported the entire time by a trauma-informed guide who knows how to pace each moment with care.
When I recommend EMDR intensives to survivors, it’s because I’ve witnessed what happens when pain is met with presence and space. I’ve seen people walk away with fewer nightmares, clearer boundaries, and a steadier nervous system.
You don’t have to stay stuck. If you’re wondering whether this approach is right for you, explore the Recovery Roadmap. It’s a free tool to help you identify the next step in your healing journey.
Healing doesn’t have to take forever when it’s given the time it truly needs.
Blessings and healing,
Catrina
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