Changing Lives Through Lived Experience
Tears filled my eyes when I took to the podium for my presentation at the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Annual Conference on Sunday, September 14
September 19, 2025
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Beyond “Calm Safe Space”: A Phase II Resourcing Protocol for EMDR Therapists Working with Dissociative Systems
As EMDR therapists working with clients who have Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or complex dissociative systems, Phase II resourcing isn’t just a step—it’s the foundation.
August 13, 2025
We Are Held Screaming.
I couldn’t scream. Yet, there were those inside that wished they did. A little girl who wanted to scream But instead was still. Frozen with
May 6, 2025
Warrior Queens
I do not call myself a dysregulated survivor of sexual assault, molestation, betrayal, physical abuse or psychological trauma. I won’t even call myself a thriver.
December 18, 2024
Lived Experience as a Therapist with Dissociative Identities
As someone with dissociative identities, I have found trying to access support and gain understanding about myself a real challenge. The word dissociation was used
June 24, 2024
Being Myselves
“Nice to meet you, what’s your name?” “Hi, I’m . . . uh . . . Le . . .I mean Ky . . .uh
November 22, 2023
From Haunted Self to Healing System: A Plural Clinicians Positive Reframe
Date scribed: November 10th 2023 There is a BIG difference between fixing and healing a plural system; and though most well-meaning clinicians use terms and
November 16, 2023
Changes to the Institute for Creative Mindfulness Business Model Coming for 2024
Dear Friends, As the founder and CEO/director of the Institute for Creative Mindfulness (ICM), it pleases me to announce some changes that are coming for
November 13, 2023
An Excerpt from The Portable Supervisor: The Essential Guide for Students and Mental Health Professionals, by Wendy Nathan
An Excerpt from The Portable Supervisor: The Essential Guide for Students and Mental Health Professionals, by Wendy Nathan Creativity in Session I want to go
October 23, 2023