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Understanding Trauma: Symptoms and Healing
Explore the effects of trauma, the concept of hypervigilance, and ways to heal through differentiation, dual attention, and expanding the window of tolerance. Learn how to reconnect with your Self-energy and overcome trauma's impact on your mind and body.
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
Finding Peace on Mother's Day: When It's Complicated
Mother’s Day can evoke a range of emotions, from joy and gratitude to sadness, anger, and guilt. Discover practical tips for navigating complex feelings, honoring your experiences, and finding peace amid the challenges of the mother wound.
Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Insights from Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Unravel the complexities of Imposter Syndrome with insights from Internal Family Systems (IFS). Understand the roles of the Inner Critic, Protector Parts, and Exiles, and explore transformative strategies for self-compassion, building relationships, and connecting with the healing power of the Self. Master Imposter Syndrome with resilience and authenticity through the lens of IFS.
Embracing the Dry New Year: Navigating Sobriety and Sober-Curiosity
As the New Year approaches, dive into a unique exploration of sobriety and sober-curiosity guided by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and recovery principles. This blog unveils transformative strategies to navigate a dry New Year, embracing the wisdom of self-discovery and well-being.
Cultivating Calm: IFS Strategies for an Easier Holiday Season
As the holiday season unfolds, finding moments of calm becomes essential. In this blog, we delve into effective strategies rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles. Explore practical tips to navigate holiday stress, fostering mindfulness and creating a space for tranquility during this festive time.
Understanding Food, Body Image, and Internal Family Systems: Unmasking the Protectors
Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) shed light on the protectors shaping your relationship with food and body image. Uncover the compassionate path to healing and self-discovery through dialogue, self-compassion, and professional guidance.
Unlocking Healing: Somatic Trauma Therapy Techniques for Recovery
Explore the power of Somatic Trauma Therapy techniques in healing emotional wounds stored within the body. Discover how practices like Body Awareness, Polyvagal Grounding, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and IFS can empower your journey towards holistic well-being.
Exploring the Synergy of IFS-Informed EMDR: A Holistic Approach to Healing
Here we explore the synergy between Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in a holistic approach to healing known as IFS-informed EMDR. IFS and EMDR are powerful therapeutic modalities on their own, but when combined, they create a comprehensive and transformative healing experience. Join us as we delve into the concept of IFS-informed EMDR and its benefits for emotional well-being.
Somatic Trauma Therapy: Healing through the Mind-Body Connection
Trauma can have a profound impact on both the mind and body. While traditional talk therapies focus on addressing trauma through verbal processing alone, somatic trauma therapy takes a different approach. It recognizes the integral role the body plays in trauma healing and aims to release and process trauma held in bodily sensations, movement patterns, and the nervous system. In this blog, we will explore somatic trauma therapy, its principles, techniques, and the potential benefits it offers for individuals on their journey to recovery.
So Your Spouse Won't Change, Now What? Navigating Relationship Challenges from a Therapist's Perspective
Learn how to navigate the challenges of being in a relationship with a spouse who won't change. Discover strategies from a therapist's perspective, including the benefits of IFS-EMDR therapy.