Inside My Mind: A Therapist’s Blog
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A Little Self EMDR Treat: Quick Read + Exercise
EMDR is a unique therapy that works with your sub lingual and helps you connect with more “true” or “adaptive” material that is already within you. This posts is intended to be used for fun or entertainment rather than for any therapeutic purpose. It is not therapy and it is not medical advice.
The Lingering Shadow: Understanding Complicated Grief and Unmourned Losses
Feeling irritable, distressed, or emotionally distant? It might be the lingering shadow of earlier, unmourned losses contributing to complicated grief. Explore this often-overlooked connection and discover how EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Therapy can offer pathways to healing for your mind, body, and inner world.
Neurodivergent Grief and Trauma: Could EMDR Therapy Work for You?
EMDR therapy offers a structured yet adaptable approach to processing trauma and difficult memories. It could be a supportive option for neurodivergent folks. This post explores how EMDR can be particularly beneficial for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD. Learn how EMDR can be tailored to individual needs, respecting unique processing styles and promoting healing without overwhelming the system. Learn about EMDR therapy and whether it might be a good fit for you.
EMDR for Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helpers
As a helping professional, you pour your heart into supporting others, but constant exposure to their struggles can lead to compassion fatigue. This leaves you feeling emotionally drained, disconnected from your clients, and questioning your ability to make a difference. But there is hope! EMDR therapy can address the root of compassion fatigue, helping you process vicarious trauma, release pent-up emotions, and rebuild your resilience.
The Body Keeps the Score: EMDR For Physical Symptoms of Trauma
Experiencing chronic pain, fatigue, or digestive problems that traditional medicine can't explain? You're not alone. Trauma can leave a lasting impact on your body as well as your mind. EMDR therapy offers a powerful tool to address the emotional roots of these physical symptoms, helping you heal from the inside out and reclaim your overall well-being. Learn more by reading this blog post.
EMDR for Breakups and Divorce: Healing the Heartbreak After the Loss of a Relationship
Is the grief & pain of your breakup or divorce lingering or overwhelming? Online EMDR therapy can help you. This evidence-based approach helps you process difficult emotions & negative beliefs within & after the relationship. With EMDR, you can rewrite the narrative of your heartbreak & reclaim your sense of self.