Our work and our mission is to redefine therapy and our conversations are about the art and practice of healing. This blog was launched in May 2018 by Dr. Jamie Marich, affiliates, and friends.
Originally published on the Dancing Mindfulness Expressive Arts Therapy Blog, 5/4/2017 If you’ve followed Dancing Mindfulness and other projects connected to my Institute for Creative Mindfulness work, you’ve likely encountered the hashtag #redefinetherapy. What started as a book chapter and a hashtag is quickly turning into a movement that you
I travel in many circles that are full of people who want to change the world. Whether they are therapists, therapist educators, spiritual practitioners, or political advocates, changing this messy, wounded world is on a lot of peoples’ hearts. And of course, there are massive differences of opinion and perspective
There is a common question that I see pop up in EMDR Therapy message boards and networking groups, both from EMDR therapists and members of the general public: What about EMDR Therapy for Complex Trauma? I often answer such a question, admittedly with some of my usual cynicism: What about it?
As I continue to watch more specialty protocols, models, and innovations develop from EMDR Therapy and within EMDR Therapy, there is a message that is sometimes subtle and sometimes very direct. “Learn our approach to EMDR Therapy and you will not have to worry about your clients dissociating!” Sigh. The
As my conversation with Dr Jamie Marich is released for Pride Month 2026, I want to offer this personal and professional reflection in my own voice. It is a reflection on identity, healing, accountability, and solidarity with LGBTQIA+ communities. For well over a decade, my position has been clear: I
Expanding EMDR and Therapy Accessibility NOTE: You will notice that I refer to myself using person-first language (person with a disability) rather than disability-first language (disabled person). This is my personal preference and may not be the same for everyone. The best practice is to always ask individuals how they
Just Stop, I Can’t Handle It. It’s More Pressure Than You Think. Your Choices For Me Become My Regets. It’s Harder Than You Realize. You’re Asking More Than You Think. Please Stop, This Is Not Happening To You. It’s Happening To Me. I May Be Strong. Just Maybe I Could
“On a scale of 0-10, how would you rate your pain today, Jamie?,” she asked. “You know I really hate that question,” I replied. “I know, I know, but if you had to average it?,” she persisted. No, this was not an exchange between my EMDR Therapist and I, although
Figure skating was my first real passion. Even though my clumsy body and neurodivergent way of being kept me from ever having a chance to be great at the sport (plus we lived an hour away from an indoor rink), I was that kid who tried. I loved the smell
The behaviors associated with an abusive narcissist (AN) aren’t confined to intimate relationships. They scale. In relationships it’s intimate partner violence (IPV). In families it’s domestic violence (DV). In a group, a cult, and at a national level: a dictatorship. Couples therapists screen for coercive control because, if missed, therapeutic