EMDR Empowerment

10/13/2017

05/17/2017

“Sometimes our eyes are forced to see more than our souls can take.” ~ Officer Pat Monaghan

Spent the day volunteering at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat doing EMDR with a First Responder. I am filled with gratitude for the courage of all First Responders and hope that the word continues to spread that there is relief for what can not be unseen.

There are some things you just cannot unsee. EMDR can help. This therapy has been used with success on first responders who may be trapped…

05/17/2017

04/20/2017

No judgment or shame. We all deserve healing and it is brave to take that step! Thanks Mental Health on The Mighty for reminding us of the beauty of friends that have our backs through it all.

"My mind wasn't expecting this reaction, but I am so grateful you did react this way."

04/17/2017

When our thoughts get too loud it can be so powerful to tune into what our body is telling us. There is so much wisdom found in thinking with our whole body!

04/03/2017

EMDR gained its standing in the world of therapy as a treatment for PTSD from experiencing a trauma. Now, 30 years later, we know that it is also great for the everyday impactful things, like addressing stress, anxiety and fear and enhancing performance.

Although EMDR therapy is best known for its effectiveness in treating trauma, it can help address anxiety, fear, and stress related to performance as well.

03/28/2017

What are you holding onto that isn't serving you?

03/20/2017

Never underestimate the power of your thoughts and may we be mindful of where we put our energy.

03/17/2017

Really thoughtful explanation of EMDR and one of the best analogies about how memories that are “frozen” in our nervous system are similar to having a foot caught in quicksand dragging us down even when our other foot is trying to move us forward. Amazing how those “frozen” memories still impact the present.

When I first found out about EMDR therapy, I was instantly intrigued. I found the concept of a therapy based on a scientific theory really interesting. EMDR (or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is an integrative psychotherapy approach originally used to treat victims of trauma. Integrative...

03/04/2017

For all the Paramedics out there and all the people that love them this is a must read. Ben's story takes us on his courageous journey through the deep, dark lows of PTSD and reminds us that there is the possibility of relief and change. Thanks for screaming from the mountiantops Ben Vernon - You are a hero!

EMS personnel face a lot of hurdles when recovering from traumatic experiences. Paramedic Ben Vernon, who was stabbed on duty during a routine call, writes about his recovery, explaining how the Voodoo magic of EMDR helped.

02/22/2017

In the midst of uncertainity, doubt and worry, it can be helpful to refocus on what we do know.

02/14/2017

May you know how loveable you are today and every day.

01/19/2017

It's so important not to minimize the impact that everyday life events have on our well-being. Sometimes things like fights with our partner, boss or kids can be just as impactful as a major trauma. Here's a way to get some relief.

Recent research has demonstrated that general life events can cause even more symptoms of PTSD than major trauma. Many of the negative emotions, thoughts and body reactions people have are caused by unprocessed memories stored in the brain - See more

01/13/2017

Perfect reminder!

01/10/2017

I love this! GREAT DREAM is the acronym to remember the Keys to Happier Living. Find out what it stands for in the Psychology Today post below.

"Learning to love yourself" might actually be "the greatest love of all."