Defining the Three Circles of Sexual Recovery
Sexual addiction and recovery can be controversial constructs. Unlike addictions to chemicals or substances, sex and sexuality are intrinsic facets of healthy human life and
April 27, 2020
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Category: EMDR Therapy
Revisiting The Four Faces of EMDR: 10 Years Later
I grew up tortured by the tenets of fundamentalist Evangelical Christianity, and in my young adulthood, navigated to conservative communities within Catholicism. While some
April 8, 2020
Adapting in the Face of a Pandemic
Adapt – to make suitable for new use or purpose; become adjusted to new conditions (merriam-webster.com) COVID-19 has brought disruption to everyone’s lives in so
March 25, 2020
Just Notice…
They’re doing it for the attention. It’s a refrain uttered everywhere, as people attempt to explain why troubled adults, adolescents, and children behave the way
February 11, 2020
Practicing Ahimsa in EMDR Therapy: Yoga Skills for EMDR Therapists
“Violence is a reaction to fear – a key symptom of the dominance that egoism and ignorance have over mind. Violence is not defined
November 19, 2019
To Write or Not to Write: Utilizing the Future Template to Manifest Our Dreams
I know I’m not the only one grappling with transitioning from full time therapist to other professional pursuits, such as consultation, training, writing, etc. I’ve
October 29, 2019
Too Cautious or Not Cautious Enough: Thoughts on the Need for Dissociation Training for EMDR Therapists
Since dissociation is the essence of trauma, it’s not possible to treat trauma without understanding dissociation. As EMDR therapists, we need to understand it. In
October 8, 2019
The Future is Qualitative
Over the years I’ve been met with, “Oh, you do qualitative research,” in a tone that suggests: That’s cute, but what does it really prove?
October 1, 2019
Overcoming Feelings Phobia: Training Ground
Even though I do my best to take off the clinical cap outside of session, friends often ask for my opinion about all things mental
September 25, 2019