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“Bibliotherapy is a term that describes the very real process of being positively and therapeutically influenced by what you read.” —Pete Walker
How Core Beliefs Shape Your Life (And How EMDR Can Help)
You know those thoughts that run through your head on repeat, the ones that are so automatic you don’t even notice them? Those are your core beliefs, and they shape everything—how you see yourself, how you show up in relationships, and how you experience the world.
The Impact of Frightened and Frightening Parents
Growing up, we all want to feel safe and understood, right? Ideally, your parents or caregivers are the people who provide that stability. But what happens when they're the ones who either can’t provide that security because they’re frightened themselves, or worse, become the source of fear?
Couples Therapy Homework: Soften Your Startup
Discover better ways to communicate hurt feelings and get your needs met.
Couples Therapy Homework: Identifying Your Part With Parts Work
Understand your protective and vulnerable parts in context of your relationships.
Couples Therapy Homework: Challenging Relationship Assumptions
In relationships, it's common for us to misinterpret our partner's behavior as being directly about us.
Couples Therapy Homework: Active Listening
Empathic listening helps partners feel heard and valued, which strengthens emotional bonds and trust.
Couples Therapy Homework: Building Tolerance
If you can’t even think about your partner’s inability to be on time without losing it, this exercise is crucial.
Couples Therapy Homework: Core Vulnerabilities Journaling
Understanding your partner's vulnerabilities and triggers is crucial for fostering a healthy and supportive relationship.
Getting at The Roots of Trauma with EMDR
When it comes to addressing trauma, many therapeutic approaches focus on treating and managing the symptoms—like anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues—arising from past experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), however, goes a step further. It aims to target the root of the trauma...