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06/20/2025

06/20/2025

ℹ️🌿 IS EMDR THERAPY REALLY CONTROVERSIAL? DEBUNKING 10 COMMON MYTHS |

EMDR therapy has been around for decades, and the research backs it. Yet, controversies still exist. These are often based on misconceptions, which create fear, confusion, or unrealistic expectations, which could stop people from seeking a therapy that might actually help.

In this article, I’m unpacking some of the most common myths I hear about EMDR. And I’m sharing what I believe to be true based on clinical experience and research.
Read the Full Article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/is-emdr-therapy-really-controversial-debunking-10-common-myths



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12/10/2024

Consider this your permission slip to rest today. (Even if you can only manage a few minutes here and there - do it intentionally)

12/03/2024

If you are feeling suicidal, here are some strategies to cope. You can call 988 anytime in Canada and the US for free crisis support: https://988.ca/

12/03/2024

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11/24/2024

You may be wondering how you can support young people who are struggling with their mental health. It can be difficult to know what to say or do. Here are some examples to aid in this process.

11/24/2024

Navigating the holidays can be tough, especially when it comes to boundaries. Remember, it's okay to prioritize you as much as possible. I know that can be hard especially when you have demanding family or you're trying to make things great for the kiddos but always have yourself in mind as well!

11/02/2024

My research and my life have taught me that regret is one of our most powerful emotional reminders that reflection, change, and growth are necessary. In our research, regret emerged as a function of empathy. And, when used constructively, it’s a call to courage and a path toward wisdom.

One of the most powerful lines about regret comes from George Saunders’s 2013 commencement address at Syracuse University.

Saunders talked about how when he was a child, a young girl was teased at his school and, although he didn’t tease her and even defended her a little, he still thought about it. He said:

“So here’s something I know to be true, although it’s a little corny, and I don’t quite know what to do with it: What I regret most in my life are failures of kindness. Those moments when another human being was there, in front of me, suffering, and I responded . . . sensibly. Reservedly. Mildly.”

The idea that regret is a fair but tough teacher can really p**s people off. “No regrets” has become synonymous with daring and adventure, but I disagree. The idea of “no regrets” doesn’t mean living with courage, it means living without reflection. To live without regret is to believe we have nothing to learn, no amends to make, and no opportunity to be braver with our lives.

In our work, we find that what we regret most are our failures of courage, whether it’s the courage to be kinder, to show up, to say how we feel, to set boundaries, to be good to ourselves, to say yes to something scary. Regret has taught me that living outside my values is not tenable for me.

Regrets about not taking chances have made me braver. Regrets about shaming or blaming people I care about have made me more thoughtful.

Sometimes the most uncomfortable learning is the most powerful.

Daniel Pink

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