Evidence-based practices that best suit your needs.
EMDR
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals overcome the burdens of traumatic experiences and emotional distress.
EMDR is based on the belief that unresolved traumatic memories can have a lasting impact on our emotional well-being, leading to anxiety, depression, and a variety of psychological symptoms. EMDR helps you process these memories in a safe and structured way, allowing your brain to heal and integrate past experiences into more adaptive networks in our brain.
EMDR can be a transformative tool for individuals who have a wide range of emotional challenges. We often say finding “what’s stuck and causing yuck” to help those past experiences move through our nervous system into more adaptive memory networks.
How does EMDR work? Through a series of bilateral stimulation techniques such as eye movements, sounds, or tactile sensations, EMDR helps your brain process and rewire traumatic memories, allowing you to finally find relief from distressing symptoms. Whether you've experienced a single distressing event or have a history of complex trauma, EMDR can bring relief and promote resilience.
Polyvagal Theory
Have you ever wondered about the intricate interplay between your body and mind in shaping your emotional well-being? Polyvagal Theory offers a groundbreaking perspective on how our autonomic nervous system influences our emotions, behavior, and overall health.
Developed by neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges, Polyvagal Theory delves into the complex network of nerves that regulate our physiological responses and emotional states. It reveals the connection between our nervous system, emotions, and social interactions.
At its core, Polyvagal Theory categorizes our autonomic nervous system into three distinct states, each with its own set of physiological and emotional responses. Understanding these states – ventral vagal, sympathetic, and dorsal vagal – can empower you to navigate stress, anxiety, and trauma in a whole new way.
By exploring Polyvagal Theory, you'll gain insights into:
The ventral vagal state promotes social engagement, emotional connection, and feelings of safety, allowing you to thrive in your interactions with others.
The sympathetic state readies your body for action, activating the fight-or-flight response in times of stress, anxiety, or perceived danger.
The dorsal vagal state leads to immobilization, shutdown, and disconnection as a response to severe trauma or overwhelming stress.
Ego States/IFS (Parts Work)
Has part of you ever wanted one thing while the other part wanted something completely different? Pizza v Salad for example. If so, Welcome to Parts Work! The Ego States and Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens provides a framework for exploring and harmonizing these diverse facets of our inner world.
The concept of "ego states," represent distinct parts of your psyche, each with its own unique role, emotions, and memories. These ego states can influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, often shaping your responses in various life situations. Exploring these parts of ourselves offers a powerful, compassionate approach to understanding and healing these inner conflicts.
By developing a deeper understanding of our part’s origins and functions, you can begin to heal and harmonize the inner conflicts that may be holding you back in life.
Exploring and getting to know our Ego States offers a transformative way to:
Uncover the root causes of self-sabotaging behaviors, emotional triggers, and relationship challenges.
Cultivate self-compassion and self-acceptance, fostering a sense of inner calm and balance.
Navigate your inner landscape with empathy, empowering you to make choices aligned with your true self.