Will an EMDR Intensive Be Too Intense?
EMDR intensives don’t replace therapy — they complement it. Learn how intensives and weekly therapy work together for deeper healing.
When “Being Perfect” Is Protection: Understanding Perfectionism from an IFS-Informed EMDR Therapist
Trauma and perfectionism are deeply connected. Explore how perfectionism forms as a protective response to trauma and how trauma-informed therapy supports healing, nervous-system safety, and self-compassion.
How to Know If an EMDR Intensive Is Right for You
Are you feeling stuck in weekly therapy or ready to go deeper in your healing?
An EMDR Intensive offers focused time—three to five consecutive days—to release old patterns and move toward lasting change. This post explores how intensives differ from weekly therapy, who they’re best suited for, and how to tell if this immersive format is right for you.
Celebrating 30 Years of EMDRIA: Key Takeaways from EMDRIA 2025 Conference
We just returned from this year’s EMDRIA 2025 Conference held in Anaheim, California, where we celebrated 30 years of EMDRIA’s dedication to advancing trauma healing worldwide. Here are our top takeaways.
IFS-Informed EMDR vs. Traditional EMDR: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?
If you're exploring trauma therapy options, you've likely heard of EMDR. But what is IFS-Informed EMDR, and how does it differ from traditional EMDR? In this post, we break down the core principles of each approach, explain how Internal Family Systems (IFS) enhances the EMDR process, and help you decide which method may be the best fit for your unique mental health needs. Whether you're navigating PTSD, anxiety, or complex trauma, understanding your options is the first step toward lasting healing.
Understanding the Window of Tolerance: A Guide to Regulating and Healing
The Window of Tolerance is a powerful framework for understanding emotional regulation, trauma responses, and nervous system balance. In this post, we explore what it means to be within your window of tolerance, how trauma can narrow it, and practical, therapist-informed tools to help you expand your capacity for ease. Learn how this concept supports healing through modalities like EMDR and IFS.
Intensive Retreat or Residential? Choosing the Right Type of Healing Space for Complex Trauma
Curious about the difference between a trauma retreat vs rehab? Learn how to choose the best healing environment for complex trauma recovery—whether it’s a personalized therapy retreat or a comprehensive extended-stay program.
How Your Nervous System Influences Your Mental Health
Understanding how your nervous system affects your mental health is crucial for healing. Learn about the connection between a regulated versus dysregulated nervous system and mental health in this informative post.
Our Team’s Favorite Mental Health Strategies
Learn about our team of therapists and what favorite mental health strategies they put into practice for themselves and their clients.
Exploring Virtual EMDR Therapy: How Does Online EMDR Work?
Learn how Virtual EMDR therapy can be just as effective as in-person EMDR therapy and how skilled therapists tailor online EMDR therapy to you.
Healing Attachment Wounds: How EMDR and Parts Work Can Help
Attachment wounds are often deep and historic, influencing our adult lives and connections. As we explore what attachment wounds are, how they develop, and what they look like, we also discuss how powerful therapies like EMDR and Parts Work (IFS) can help.
Stuck in Negative Thinking: How EMDR Can Help With Negative Thoughts and Beliefs
Learn how EMDR therapy can help you shift from feeling stuck in negative thinking and beliefs about yourself to a healthier way of experiencing yourself in the world around you.
Why Do an EMDR Intensive Retreat? Accelerated Healing.
Explore the benefits of EMDR intensive retreats, where concentrated therapy sessions offer accelerated healing, personalized treatment plans, and a break from daily distractions, leading to profound breakthroughs.
Navigating Anxiety and Overwhelm At Big Events: Weddings & Family Reunions
Summer is often a time for celebration and gatherings, but for some, it brings sociaal anxiety and stress. This blog offers practical tips nd strategies from an IFS-informed EMDR therapist to help manage anxiety before and during summer events.
EMDR Therapy for Maternal Mental Health: Healing and Support for Mothers
Discover how EMDR therapy can help mothers heal from trauma, manage anxiety and depression, address birth trauma, and enhance self-compassion. Our practice offers integrative care for maternal mental health
Understanding EMDR and Polyvagal Theory (Without the Therapy Jargon)
Lots of therapy words can be confusing. Join us as we unravel the commonly used words in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Polyvagal Theory. From bilateral stimulation to the fight-flight-freeze response, discover how these frameworks guide therapists in navigating trauma and stress responses. Gain clarity and empowerment by demystifying therapy jargon in plain language.
How We Regulate: Using Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Experiencing
Embark on a profound exploration of how Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Experiencing work together. Delve into the nuanced understanding of the body's response to trauma, unveiling practical tools for emotion regulation. This blog unveils the secrets to navigating emotional waves and guiding individuals towards healing and resilience.
Healing Through Bilateral Processing in EMDR: How does it work?
Learn more about the world of bilateral processing, a therapeutic technique used with EMDR therapy. Discover its roots in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and how it effectively engages the brain's natural healing mechanisms. Uncover the benefits, from trauma reduction to improved self-esteem, and witness the remarkable resilience of the human nervous system.
Somatic Trauma Therapy: Healing through the Body-Mind Connection
Discover the transformative power of Somatic Trauma Therapy, a holistic approach that recognizes the profound connection between the body and mind in healing trauma. Explore EMDR and IFS techniques, learn about regulating the nervous system, and cultivate self-compassion on your unique journey to recovery.
Navigating the Phases of EMDR Therapy: A Guide
Navigating the Phases of EMDR Therapy: A Guide - Explore the different phases of EMDR therapy and gain insight into the therapeutic process to know what to expect on your healing journey.