Before you ever process a distressing memory through EMDR, you’ll first build your toolkit of resources. One essential tool is the Calm Place practice, designed to soothe and stabilize your nervous system. In this blog post, we’ll share creative examples of calm places and offer guidance for those who struggle with visualization.

EMDR accesses the parts of the brain where traumatic memories are stored and changes the neural wiring around those memories — through a simple technique called bilateral stimulation (BLS). Learn what BLS looks like in an EMDR session, and why it works so well for trauma reprocessing.

Positive States Practice is not about bypassing difficult emotions. It’s about nurturing the positive pathways that are already there, so that you can navigate difficult experiences in a more resourced way. Let’s explore what this practice looks like, and how it can enhance outcomes in EMDR trauma therapy.

How do you go from realizing you have complex trauma to actually healing from it? Learn how trauma-focused modalities like Internal Family Systems and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing can help you get to the other side of complex trauma — toward more fulfilling relationships & connection with your authentic Self.

Resourcing is the initial phase of the EMDR therapy protocol, designed to stabilize your nervous system and create a sense of calm and steadiness within yourself. Let’s delve into the Inner Ally practice — what it is, why it works, and how to create your own Nurturing, Protective, Playful, and Wise Figures.

Do you avoid driving, or feel overwhelmed by the thought of it? Explore HSP-friendly strategies to make driving more tolerable (and even enjoyable).

Learn about the “container practice” in EMDR therapy – a way to safely store difficult thoughts and feelings until you’re ready to process them with your therapist. This blog post will answer all your questions about the container: how to create it, what to put in it, and why it’s different (and healthier) than bottling up emotions forever.

In a society that often overlooks the struggles of Asian Americans (model minority myth, anyone?), these 5 books offer a powerful and intimate look at mental health within this diverse community.

Healing is a journey, not a destination, and it involves weaving together different threads of support. Through the power of relationships, play, community, and therapy, it’s possible to heal complex trauma (CPTSD).

You know the therapy scenes you see in movies — lying on a couch, crying for an hour? That’s not everyone’s experience. Let’s shed light on what trauma therapy is actually about.

Do 50-minute therapy sessions feel too short for you? If you’re seeking extended time for deep, focused healing, EMDR intensives may offer the support you need.

Beneath the “model minority” mask: it’s OK to not be OK. Here are 5 ways to support your mental health.