Norine Vander Hooven, LCSW

10/10/2025

Healing isn't linear, and struggling doesn't mean you're failing.

For World Mental Health Day, let's take a moment to pause, breathe, and check in with ourselves.

It's okay to not be okay, and remember that each new morning means you're already trying.

10/07/2025

Are you seeking an experience that combines learning, networking, and unwinding?

Join us for the Greece/Mediterranean EMDR Cruise in 2026, where you’ll grow your EMDR skills with inspiring colleagues, explore the Greek islands, and relax in the evenings with laughter, connection, and unforgettable memories!

How to secure your spot:
1️⃣ Pay your Training Fee
2️⃣ We’ll connect you with our Norwegian Cruise Specialist to book your cruise as part of our group.
3️⃣ Closer to the cruise, we’ll send more itemized details about schedules, excursions, and everything you need to prepare.

When: Sept 24 - Oct 4, 2026
Sign up:
https://www.creativehealingretreats.com/mediterranean-greece-cruise
Questions: Email office@creativehealingretreats.com

09/29/2025

Let your tastebuds retreat, too. Our meals are pure comfort, delight, and made for savoring. At our retreat, meals aren’t just food—they’re an experience. Think vibrant, fresh, and soul-filling delicious food

09/08/2025

CALLING ALL WOMEN IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS, This group is for you!
If you’re:
Exhausted
Overwhelmed
Always the “Doer - do, do, do,…”
Always on the run
Never feel like you’re doing or giving enough
Tired but can’t understand why?
Join The Replenish Sanctuary Group and get support from likeminded women.
Make connections with women who get it!
Learn new tips and strategies so you can feel renewed and replenished.
Can’t wait to see you in the group
https://facebook.com/thereplenishsanctuarygroup

09/05/2025

Which of these myths or truths resonate with you? I’d love to see your answers. Drop them in the comments 😊

09/01/2025

Today is the beginning of National Su***de Awareness and Prevention Month. I have designed several shirts to help raise awareness and decrease stigma. Please check them out here :
https://mentalhealthmerch.net/mental-health-gear/p/su***de-prevention-awareness-tshirt
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, please check in with your friends who are struggling and ask them the hard questions clearly and directly - Have you been thinking of killing yourself? or Have you been thinking of su***de?
Ask if they are wanting to "harm themself" is not the same as thinking or wanting to die.
And feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about su***de risk at all?
You can also always call 988 which is the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. There is also Crisis Text Line - Text "hello" or "start" or "help" to 741-741 and they will have a trained professional engage with you by text.
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Su***de prevention and awareness plays a vital role in increasing awareness and reducing stigma. By wearing one of these thoughtfully designed shirts, you contribute to spreading a powerful message of hope and support. Each shirt is crafted to open up conversations, promote understanding, and demons

08/18/2025

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR EMDR ADVANCED SKILLS MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE BEFORE PRICES INCREASE.

The entire training is
September 24-October 4.
We will be in Athens for September 25 and 26th. The training is from 9 to 3 each day so that you have the afternoon and evening to explore Athens. We will then board the ship on the 27th and we will be doing some experiential trainings more like some innovative resourcing exercises while in the different cities or islands.

APPROVED FOR 13 EMDRIA CE CREDITS

Book Your Cruise Room:
Secure your cabin aboard the Norwegian Pearl!
Cruise Pricing (Per 2 Guests):
• Inside Cabin: $2,757.06
• Balcony Cabin: $4,695.26
• Deposit: $250 by August 18, 2025
• Final Payment: May 30, 2026

*Cost of hotel not included. You will receive a link at a later date for a reduced fee group room rate at chosen hotel TBD

*After you pay your training fee you will be given a link to book your cruise portion

Training Fee:
$879 per participant for 12 hours of advanced EMDR training, experiential activities, and CEs.
(Due by August 10, 2025!)

This is a BUCKET LIST opportunity to grow your EMDR skills while sailing from Athens to Venice — with stops in Santorini, Olympia, Corfu, Kotor, Split, and Koper! 🏛️🏖️

If you have questions, email office@creativehealingretreats.com
View more details at https://creativehealingretreats.com/mediterranean-greece-cruise

For this cruise we have the honor of once again having Traci Pirri, LCSW, speak on another aspect of dissocation (as she spoke on the Alaskan cruise as well).

We also have the honor of learning from Debi Jenkins Frankle, LMFT who specializes in EMDR and Grief.

And lastly, I will be speaking on extended resourcing (providing an e-book of 30 additional resources and grounding skills).

You will walk away with a myriad of new resources, information, and techniques to add to your EMDR toolbox with a myriad of new resources.

08/14/2025

Hi there! Just a short video message about our EMDR Advanced Skills Mediterranean Cruise 2026. Early Bird Registration closes Monday - take a quick listen. Hope you can join us if you're EMDR trained! https://creativehealingretreats.com/mediterranean-greece-cruise

08/09/2025

In the wake of the recent shootings in the Reno area that claimed the lives of two members of our community, we want to offer information about traumatic grief and provide support for anyone affected by violent death.

Grief can impact you deeply if you knew those who were killed, if you're connected to their families or friends, or if you’re part of their wider community.

And grief can also affect you even if you didn’t know them personally—violent loss in our community can stir feelings of fear, sadness, anger, and helplessness.

Join us for Healing Together: A Community Education Evening on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

We’ll talk about the unique ways grief shows up after trauma, offer tools to help you navigate it, and connect you with local resources and professionals who can walk alongside you.

🗣 Featuring:
• Norine Vanderhooven, LCSW – Trauma/EMDR Expert
• Debi Jenkins Frankle LMFT – Grief Counseling Specialist

📍 La Ventana Treatment Programs - 155 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
📱 RSVP (805)206-5391

💛 You are not alone. Support and resources are here for you.

08/01/2025

So many new mental health tshirts! Check them out here https://mentalhealthmerch.net/mental-health-tshirts

07/07/2025

We ask our clients, “How are you doing?” but we rarely ask ourselves this on a CONSISTENT basis.
Idea: Start your day with a quick self-inventory: What do you need right now?
Drop an emoji that matches your current mood!


Just like we might suggest to our clients, try using a daily self-assessment tools or mood trackers to stay in touch with your own well-being.

07/03/2025

Check out this sand tray made by Retreat
Can’t wait to start using this. And I love the lid they did with it too!! Lmk if you’re interested in having one made for you! There’s already a back log of orders for the larger size!!