Embodied Healing

01/23/2026

As public figures are increasingly raising awareness about the effectiveness of EMDR through their own experiences, more people are realizing it may be helpful for them too.

EMDR can either be done in 2 main ways:

1) Weekly sessions- may be a good fit for someone also seeking support through a life transition, wants to increase coping skills AND wants to do EMDR
OR
2) EMDR Intensives
Intensives are a 1-3 day immersive therapy experience that allows you to work through what is bothering you at a faster pace, without a regular appt.

It’s a great fit for high functioning professionals and/or busy parents who cannot add another weekly appt into their schedule. It’s also a great option for individuals who are already working with another therapist but need this specialized treatment to overcome stuck points that talking just simply cannot treat.

More information about EMDR, including intensives, are on my website www.embodiedhealingli.com. You can also contact me there to schedule a free 20 minute phone consultation.

Sending peace,
Annmarie Hardgrove, LCSW-R, CYT
Certified EMDR Therapist
Trauma Focused Yoga & Meditation Teacher
www.embodiedhealingli.com

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01/15/2026

Looking forward to being one of the exhibitors at the Wellness Expo on 1/27! *Admission is free* If we haven’t met yet & you would like to stop by to learn more about EMDR & somatic interventions, I would love to meet you! Familiar faces always welcome too! 😊 It’s a great opportunity to prioritize yourself & interact with the LI Wellness community.

Hope to see you there!

Sending peace,
Annmarie Hardgrove, LCSW-R, CYT
EMDR & Trauma Therapist
Trauma Focused Yoga & Meditation Teacher
www.embodiedhealingli.com

01/09/2026

**January is Mental Wellness Month!**
Many people suffer with symptoms that stem from distressing life experiences but don’t categorize it as “Trauma “. However, your brain begs to differ! We now know that many distressing experiences get stuck & unprocessed in the brain the same way as clearly defined traumatic experiences (abuse, car accident, etc) regardless of whether we define it as trauma. It’s also common for people to not know that previous experiences are fueling current symptoms because the past event may seem unrelated to the current symptoms when really it’s not- the same networks in the brain gets activated. EMDR can also address irrational future fears.

One common sign that unprocessed experiences are behind current symptoms is when a person’s emotional & physical reaction to a situation is more intense than the situation calls for and/or lasts longer than makes sense.

EMDR can treat many different types of symptoms for all forms of life experiences in a way that talking about it cannot do. EMDR helps the brain digest the experience, store it in the brain how it is meant to so that it doesn’t get triggered & then symptoms can improve.

If you or someone you love wants to learn more about EMDR or to schedule a free 20 minute consultation, go to embodiedhealingli.com. Make healing a priority! You deserve it!

Sending peace,
Annmarie Hardgrove, LCSW-R, CYT
EMDR & Trauma Therapist
Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Embodied Healing
www.embodiedhealingli.com

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you many good things!

12/23/2025

May this holiday season bring you the gifts that truly matter ❤️

12/18/2025

Sharing this because it made me smile 😊 To all my fellow Rudolph’s out there, keep shining bright!!!

12/15/2025

The holiday season can worsen untreated mental health issues for many people, especially unresolved trauma & loss. The good news is that pain can serve a purpose by guiding us towards exactly what needs to be healed.

Insight alone doesn’t change lived experience- it lives in the brain & body. Many people feel stuck or unable to achieve the results they want through talk therapy alone because talking cannot access the part of the brain needed for deeper healing. Fortunately, EMDR can!

We are one of the few practices on LI offering EMDR Intensives, a short term immersive experience that can offer faster results. It is cost effective & doesn’t involve adding another weekly appointment! It is inspiring to hear clients tell me “I feel like I did 6 months of therapy in a day” or “I can’t believe how different I feel about something I have carried my whole life.”
**Clients who do an intensive may continue to work with an existing therapist who I happily collaborate with. It takes a community to heal sometimes! **

We also offer EMDR within a more traditional therapy format for individuals who want evidence based results while also getting the ongoing support you may need to navigate life’s bumpy periods.

You deserve to heal in a deep, meaningful way. If you would like to learn more about our services or to contact me to schedule a free 15-20 minute phone consultation, reach out to me on my website: embodiedhealingli.com.

Holding Space,
Annmarie Hardgrove, LCSW-R, CYT
Certified EMDR Therapist
Trauma Focused Yoga & Meditation Teacher
www.embodiedhealingli.com

12/08/2025

Grief can amplify during the holiday season for many people & weigh extra heavy during a time of year when folks are “supposed to feel the holiday spirit.” Painful emotions often feel even more painful when they exist during seasons or life periods that are incongruous to these emotions. And it often creates a deeper sense of feeling alone.

Sharing this to highlight the many different ways loss can emerge. It can sprout from death, change or even the absence of something. It can show up from unexpected situations!

Some ways to maintain a healthy relationship with grief during the holiday season:
* Simply hold space for yourself, allowing yourself a much needed cry, a slower pace, permission to say no, etc
* Practice mindfulness to emotions. Emotions ebb & flow. When grief feels really painful, remind yourself of times it’s more tolerable. It is helpful to know it won’t be at its worst forever.
* Gravitate towards people, places & things that create opposite emotions, such as connection, happiness & calm
* Move your body in a way that feels good. Listen to your gut & you can’t go wrong. If you feel stagnant, try energizing movement. If you need rest, try some restorative yoga postures.

And, remember, there are other people out there in the same boat. We can expand our self compassion practice by sending love to ourselves & others who are part of the same group.

If you or anyone you know needs support managing grief, loss or exacerbated trauma symptoms, don’t hesitate to reach out for help at embodiedhealingli.com. EMDR can help when grief doesn’t unfold in a way that improves with time. We are here if you need us!

Holding space,
Annmarie Hardgrove, LCSW-R, CYT

11/17/2025

Join Ish*ta tomorrow for Yoga Wellness if you are seeking space where you can come home to yourself, calm your nervous system & feel restored.

To join, click here: https://www.embodiedhealingli.com/yoga-meditation

Namaste,
Annmarie Hardgrove, LCSW-R, CYT

11/11/2025

This post honors all of the survivors who continue to show up for themselves when the work gets tough. Healing is a journey, an evolution. It’s never black & white- we cannot go from wounded to healed like it’s a switch. Noticing the shifts, gains & progress as you go can strengthen the internal resources that take a lot of hard work to achieve. When you notice positive, healing changes you can strengthen these adaptive networks by connecting to where you feel this shifts in the body when you bring them into your awareness. Let that connection feel solid. The more awareness we bring to these shifts, the stronger the connections get. Perhaps you can place a hand on your heart to drop into yourself more deeply & with compassion.

In EMDR therapy, these connections are part of building internal resources. Strengthening adaptive responses & experiences that align with your wise self is just as important as clearing out the wounds & triggers. Resources can be leaned on & internalized to stay with you on your journey. In EMDR, we use bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or audio sounds) to reinforce these adaptive resources. Because that’s how important they are.

Take some time to notice, appreciate & cherish the signs of your healing every time you notice it. It was hard won! And it will strengthen these resources for the next time you need them.

With peace & faith in the human spirit,
Annmarie Hardgrove, LCSW-R, CYT
www.embodiedhealingli.com

10/31/2025

A scary truth & a chuckle in the spirit of Halloween 😂

10/26/2025

October Newsletter- New Offerings at Embodied Healing! We look forward to practicing with you on the mat!

October 2025 Let's start by getting the greatest debate of the Fall season out of the way: Pumpkin Spice- yay or nay? LOL. Now that we have that outta the way.... I have been reflecting on what we need to infuse into yoga practices to support trauma recovery, mental health & resiliency. This has gui...