EMDR Urban Healing Center, LLC

12/10/2020

We're launching a YouTube channel! Check out our first video by Jacqueline Allen, one of our therapists, about why we feel our emotional pain as physical pain.

Jacqueline Allen, one of the therapists at EMDR Urban Healing Center, explains what is happening in our physical body when we feel emotions like stress and a...

11/09/2020

Jacqui Allen starts with EMDR Urban Healing in just one week! Read more about Jacqui's inspiration and her approach as a therapist here:

We are growing EMDR Urban Healing, and are very lucky to have Jacqui Allen, a passionate, dedicated EMDR therapist, joining the team. I sat down for a conversation with Jacqui to hear more about what motivates her, and her approach to working with clients. Why did you decide to become a therapist?

10/30/2020

I have always dreamed of expanding into a group practice that specializes in EMDR therapy, for a chance to support more clients and collaborate with other champions for EMDR. I'm thrilled to share that I'm taking a step in this direction, by adding Jacqueline Allen to my team. Jacqui brings deep passion for EMDR, rich experience with trauma-informed care, and high commitment to her clients. In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more about Jacqui--her approach, motivations, and story.

We are actively accepting new clients for Jacqui, starting from November 16.

10/29/2020

Yes! I believe--and see through my work with clients--that everyone has the potential to flourish, and to contribute great things to the world. I feel that it's my role as a therapist to help each client I work with realize that they *deserve* to flourish and they already carry the ability to be great. That's the best part: it's within you already.

Credit: The Holistic Psychologist

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10/28/2020

Did you know meditation can help an individual sleep better, cope with some symptoms associated with mental disorders like depression and anxiety and improve behavioral and cognitive functions? Here's a list of online meditation classes that you can take this weekend to get to work rewiring and strengthening your brain.

Read more about meditation's effect on our mind: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/balanced/201907/meditation-and-mental-health #:~:text=According%20to%20these%20studies%2C%20meditation,some%20cognitive%20and%20behavioral%20functions.

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Looking for meditation-classes events in Chicago? Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest.

10/26/2020

Group therapy is a GREAT way to get a taste for what happens in therapy, and to tap into the support of a community. NAMI Chicago has support groups (in both Spanish and English) for open sign up. Check out their guidelines on how to join--I highly recommend it!

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10/23/2020

As in every field of medicine and science, new insights on EMDR continue to emerge with more research. Initially, EMDR was founded by using eye movements as the form of bilateral stimulation to help people metabolize distressing memories. Since this time, researchers have discovered that other forms of bilateral stimulation, such as tapping or audio sounds, are as effective as eye movements.

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10/22/2020

Our ego, or our conscious thoughts, can lead us down dark paths. Understanding how the ego works helps to counter this, and Dr. Nicole LePera gives a great explaination of this.

Credit: The Holistic Psychologist

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10/21/2020

Body&Brain offers many classes that can help clear your mind and relax, such as meditation, taichi, breathwork, and yoga! Checkout their classes below!

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Join Yoga, Tai Chi online Session for simple solutions for stress relief. Boost your energy, and help your immunity the natural and healthy way.

10/19/2020

With the start of a new week, don't forget to take some time out during the week and focus inwardly.

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10/16/2020

Even though EMDR is still not within the mainstream lexicon for therapy, it is recommended by some of the biggest institutions within the US as an effective way of treating PTSD.

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10/15/2020

"Becoming conscious is the foundation of healing". This is a quote that I agree with wholeheartedly. Healing follows from waking up.

Credit: The Holistic Psychologist

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