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Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System

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How the Autonomic Wheels Help You Regulate Stress

If you’ve ever felt stuck in anxiety, overwhelmed by emotion, or completely shut down and exhausted, you’re not alone. These experiences aren’t character flaws — they’re nervous system responses.

In this video, I introduce the Autonomic Wheels — practical, visual tools designed to help you understand your nervous system and choose coping strategies that actually work for your body.

As part of my work at Christina Granados Therapy, I created these wheels to make nervous system education simple, clear, and actionable.

Let’s break down what they are and how they can support you.

What Is the Autonomic Nervous System?

Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) runs in the background, constantly scanning for safety or threat. It has three primary states:

1. Sympathetic (Fight or Flight)

This is your activated survival state. You might experience:

  • Racing heart
  • Tight chest
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness
  • Racing thoughts

This state prepares you to act — but when it stays “on” too long, it can feel like chronic anxiety or stress.

2. Dorsal Vagal (Shutdown)

This is your collapse or freeze state. You might feel:

  • Exhausted
  • Numb
  • Disconnected
  • Unmotivated
  • Foggy

This response protects you by conserving energy when overwhelm feels too big to manage.

3. Ventral Vagal (Safe & Connected)

This is your regulated state. You feel:

  • Calm
  • Present
  • Connected
  • Flexible
  • Engaged

The goal isn’t to avoid stress completely — it’s to return to this state more easily and more often.

Why Insight Alone Isn’t Enough

Many people understand why they feel anxious or shut down — but that knowledge doesn’t automatically regulate the body.

That’s because nervous system responses aren’t cognitive first — they’re physiological.

The Autonomic Wheels bridge this gap. They help you:

  • Identify your current nervous system state
  • Recognize patterns in your responses
  • Choose interventions that match your state
  • Build self-awareness without shame

What Are the Autonomic Wheels?

The first two wheels help you identify where you are in your nervous system:

  • One focuses on recognizing emotional and physical symptoms.
  • The second helps you identify behavioral patterns connected to each state.

Once you know your state, the third wheel becomes powerful.

The Coping Strategies Wheel

The third Autonomic Wheel provides clickable, practical interventions matched to each nervous system state.

Instead of generic coping advice, you get strategies aligned with your body’s needs.

For example:

  • If you’re in fight-or-flight, you may need grounding and slow breathing.
  • If you’re in shutdown, you may need gentle activation and connection.
  • If you’re regulated, you can build resilience and capacity.

This targeted approach makes coping more effective — and less frustrating.

Why Matching the Strategy to the State Matters

One of the biggest reasons coping tools “don’t work” is that they’re mismatched.

Trying to meditate while highly activated may increase frustration.
Trying to journal when shut down may feel impossible.

The Autonomic Wheels remove guesswork.

They help you ask:

  • What state am I in right now?
  • What does my nervous system need?
  • What small step would move me toward regulation?

This builds self-trust and reduces self-criticism.

Who Are the Autonomic Wheels For?

These tools are helpful for:

  • Individuals struggling with anxiety or burnout
  • People experiencing trauma-related symptoms
  • Therapists looking for visual nervous system education tools
  • Parents supporting emotionally overwhelmed children
  • Anyone wanting practical nervous system regulation skills

Whether you’re new to nervous system education or already familiar with polyvagal-informed work, these wheels make the concepts accessible and actionable.

Practical Applications in Daily Life

You can use the Autonomic Wheels to:

  • Check in with yourself during stressful moments
  • Reflect after emotional reactions
  • Prepare for triggering situations
  • Teach children about body awareness
  • Support therapy sessions
  • Create a daily regulation routine

Over time, consistent use strengthens nervous system flexibility — the ability to move between states without getting stuck.

How to Access the Autonomic Wheels

If you’re interested in using these tools beyond the video, the Autonomic Wheels are available as a downloadable PDF.

When you purchase the first two wheels, you’ll receive the third coping strategies wheel for free — including clickable links to interventions aligned with each nervous system state.

This gives you both education and action steps in one resource.

Final Thoughts: Regulation Is a Skill

Your nervous system is not broken. It’s adaptive.

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s awareness and flexibility.

When you understand your state and respond with intention, you build regulation capacity over time.

If this video resonated with you, the Autonomic Wheels may be a helpful next step in your journey toward nervous system awareness and emotional regulation.

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Welcome to The House Within

We each have an inner home shaped by our experiences, memories, and physical responses. I refer to this as The House Within. This metaphor helps us understand self-perception, resilience, and personal growth.

Like a physical house, our inner house has foundations, structures, and rooms that represent different aspects of ourselves. Some areas may feel safe, while others may be neglected or closed off. Trauma, stress, and disconnection can disrupt this structure, but repair is possible. Healing starts with compassion and curiosity. Together, we can explore how each part supports rebuilding from within.

The Foundation: Safety and Connection

A strong foundation provides stability and support. In therapy, we build this foundation through safety, trust, and connection. Once established, we can address the next layer: the structure formed by our life stories and patterns.

The Structure: Our Story and Survival Patterns

The walls, doors, and windows of a home guide how energy and emotion move. In the same way, our inner world shows our personal stories, ways we connect with others, and how we protect ourselves.

Through EMDR therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, we identify areas within our inner home that hold unresolved pain or need attention. EMDR helps clients process and integrate distressing memories. During a session, clients may engage in guided eye movements while recalling difficult experiences, reducing the emotional impact of these memories. By revisiting these places safely, we can move from coping to greater stability, allowing us to address our feelings, beliefs, and memories more effectively.

The Interior: Feelings, Beliefs, and Memory Networks

The inside of our house shows our culture, identity, feelings, beliefs, and memories from our senses. EMDR helps healing by working through painful memories, so they become part of a healthier story.
Over time, we cultivate self-kindness, self-trust, and honesty. As our inner world balances, we experience personal growth and increased awareness.

The Light: Awareness and Growth

As healing progresses, a sense of peace, confidence, and connection may be experienced. These changes shift us toward living from a place of safety rather than from a place of danger and survival.

The light in our house represents clarity and choice. It enables us to navigate our inner world with confidence and trust, even in challenging situations. Recognizing this light is essential for ongoing healing.

Why This Metaphor Matters

The House Within offers therapists and clients a practical and easy-to-understand framework for mind-body healing. It reminds us that:

  • You are not broken. Your home is still under construction.
  • Each part of your story has a purpose.
  • With support, safety, and time, even the deepest cracks in your home can be repaired.

This model brings together attachment theory, body-based therapies, and brain science to enhance EMDR therapy. Unlike other therapeutic approaches that focus on just one part of healing, The House Within considers the whole person.

Closing Reflection

Take a moment to reflect on your own inner house.
What does it look like today? 
Which areas of your house feel vibrant, and which are still in need of attention?

Healing involves recognizing that you are both the architect and caretaker of your inner home.

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Bridging the Gap from EMDR Basic Trained to Confidence

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Introducing The House Within Model for EMDR Consultation Series

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Go from EMDR basic trained to Confident Clinician #emdr #emdrtherapy #traumatherapy #therapist #housewithin

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Feeling uncertain about how to integrate EMDR into your practice?

Many clinicians leave EMDR Basic Training feeling both inspired and a little uncertain. You might understand the theory and the eight phases, but applying them with real clients—especially those with complex trauma —can seem overwhelming.

The period between basic training and gaining confidence is when you truly grow. The House Within Model EMDR Consultation Series is here to help you strengthen your skills and move past uncertainty.

Let’s explore what sets The House Within Model apart.

The House Within Model is a conceptual framework that builds on EMDR’s Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and integrates polyvagal theory, attachment theory, and somatic approaches to enhance EMDR outcomes in a clear, easy-to-digest way.

About the Consultation Series

The House Within EMDR Consultation Series is a small consultation group designed to bridge the gap between being an EMDR-basic-trained clinician and becoming a confident EMDR practitioner. This program is open to clinicians who have completed EMDR Basic Training and want to deepen their knowledge, strengthen the skills learned in training, and feel more confident integrating EMDR into their clinical work.

What to Expect

  • Support through small consultation groups (up to 6 participants)
  • Opportunities to work in dyads to put your learning into practice
  • Space to ask questions and present cases for feedback
  • Ability to apply consultation hours towards certification

Areas of Focus

  • Understanding theoretical foundations and the 8 phases of EMDR
  • Strategies for effective history taking and case conceptualization
  • Identifying appropriate targets for reprocessing
  • Polyvagal-informed resourcing for preparation
  • Moving from preparation to reprocessing confidence
  • The standard protocol and when to modify
  • Addressing common derailments during reprocessing
  • Integrating parts work and somatic based interventions in EMDR

What You’ll Gain

  • Increased confidence and clarity as you navigate all 8 phases of EMDR
  • A supportive, reflective community of peers
  • A deeper understanding of how the mind and body connect
  • A practical path to EMDR certification that takes the nervous system into account

Why This Matters

Consultation is where you turn what you’ve learned into real skills, develop your intuition, and build confidence. The House Within Model EMDR Consultation Series offers a supportive, structured way to grow as a clinician while respecting both your nervous system and your clients’ healing journeys.

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Eight Phases of EMDR Explained

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In this video, Christina Granados, an EMDR-certified therapist and Consultant, explains the eight phases of EMDR therapy. EMDR is a powerful, research-backed therapy to healing trauma by addressing painful memories and beliefs. Learn about each phase, from history-taking to preparation, desensitization, and beyond, and how they work together to help you transform emotional pain into resilience. Whether you’re considering EMDR or simply curious, this overview will give you insight into the healing process.

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Unlock Your Healing Potential with EMDR Therapy

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What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an effective and scientifically supported treatment for a range of mental health challenges. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on unlocking distressing memories and experiences using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This unique approach targets the root cause of your distress, reducing emotional intensity and often leading to quicker results than traditional talk therapy.

How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

EMDR therapy helps interrupt the fight, flight, or freeze response triggered by trauma, fostering a greater sense of calm and safety. Our nervous system (our brains and body) is naturally designed to heal, recover, and thrive from both physical and emotional wounds. EMDR supports this natural healing ability by reprocessing traumatic memories that are “stuck” or “frozen in time”.

During life-threatening or overwhelming situations, the brain’s alarm center, the amygdala, triggers survival responses, which can leave individuals feeling stuck in a cycle of distress. These feelings often manifest as depression, fear, lethargy, shallow breathing, emotional numbness, or even a desire to withdraw from others. For those who’ve faced life-threatening or overwhelming situations, these sensations can persist, leading to significant emotional and physical distress.

Through EMDR, the amygdala is calmed, and the nervous system is guided out of the stress response. This evidence-based therapy allows for the re-processing and reframing of traumatic memories, unlocking and freeing individuals from the physical and emotional hold of past events.  

Common Issues Addressed with EMDR Therapy

Single Incident or Recent Traumatic Event  

Recent event traumas are generally characterized by a traumatic event that has happened within the last 2-3 months. Examples of recent event traumatic events include:

  • Witnessing or experiencing violence or crime such as sexual assault, or violent attack
  • Natural disasters such as a fire, earthquakes, floods,  etc.
  • Automobile accident 
  • Medical crises such as a frightening diagnosis or complications during treatment
  • Sudden or unexpected loss of a loved one
  • Workplace incidents including harassment or violence

Specific Childhood Events

  • Physical Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse or Exploitation
  • Chronic Neglect

Anxiety and Stress

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
  • Social anxiety or fear of public speaking
  • Panic attacks
  • Stress related to work or personal life
  • Specific phobias (e.g., flying, heights, or animals)

Grief and Loss

  • Complicated grief
  • Prolonged or overwhelming feelings of loss 

Performance and Life Transitions

  • Major life changes, such as divorce, job loss, or relocation
  • Overcoming blocks related to career or creative pursuits
  • Intrusive memories, nightmares, or flashbacks
  • Hypervigilance or feeling “on edge”

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If you’re experiencing any of these issues, EMDR therapy can be tailored to meet your specific needs and help you move toward healing. Please feel free to get started by requesting a complimentary 15-minute consultation.

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The Crucial Impact of Early Experiences on Our Present Well-being

Our past experiences, particularly adverse ones during early childhood, play a pivotal role in shaping our lives. These experiences influence our emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and overall psychological health throughout adulthood. To understand the workings of EMDR therapy, it’s essential to understand how our past experiences shaped memories and how these memories can affect our emotional and physiological well-being in the present.

The Nervous System: A Fundamental Element

Let’s start by understanding the nervous system, the body’s command center responsible for sending messages between the brain and all other body parts. It regulates essential functions such as breathing, movement, speech, and vision, while also monitoring internal and external stimuli. The nervous system comprises the Central Nervous System (CNS), consisting of the brain and spinal cord, and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), a network of nerves extending from the spinal cord.

Within the PNS, two branches are crucial to our discussion: the Somatic Nervous System, governing voluntary movements, and the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), which regulates involuntary body functions such as heart rate and breathing. The ANS viewed through the lens of Polyvagal Theory, is particularly involved in the stress response or fight-or-flight reaction, making it a focal point in EMDR therapy.

Memories and Their Encoding in the Brain

The brain, as the central command of the body, encodes and stores information gathered from our experiences, forming a repository of memories. These memories hold valuable information and lessons derived from past experiences, shaping our present identity. They also guide our expectations of others and influence how we navigate and respond to our surroundings and the individuals within our environment.

Trauma, Memories, and Relationship Dynamics

Trauma and persistent chronic stress can significantly impact the nervous system, disrupting both the brain and the body’s normal functioning. This disruption can lead to a range of physical and psychological consequences, including heightened emotional responses and altered perceptions of safety. Over time, these effects set the stage for enduring consequences that shape how we approach future challenges as well as our relationships.

Healing Potential through EMDR Therapy

Understanding the intricate interplay between trauma, memories, and the nervous system provides vital insights into the complexities of current issues often brought to therapy. By delving into these connections, we can develop a deeper understanding of the resilience of the nervous system and the potential for healing and growth through EMDR Therapy.

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Understanding Trauma and its Impact on Relationships

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Overview

We are biologically designed to seek safety and connections in relationships. Whether it’s a romantic partnership, familial bonds, or friendships, these connections contribute significantly to our emotional well-being. However, trauma can have a disruptive influence on the dynamics of relationships. In this blog post, l explore what trauma is, its various forms, and how it can profoundly affect the way we engage and connect with others.

Defining Trauma

Trauma can be defined as an emotional response that can result from experiencing an event or series of events that overwhelm the nervous system’s ability to cope. Trauma is generally associated with life-threatening experiences such as physical or sexual assault, or violence. However, other distressing experiences such as divorce, ongoing financial or legal stressors, and chronic illness can also result in trauma.

Trauma and the Brain

As previously stated, experiences that overwhelm the nervous system will activate the stress fight, flight, or freeze response. To allow the body to respond to the experience, regions of the brain responsible for processing information from that experience into a memory go offline. If the processing of the experience is not able to resume, that experience can get stored as a maladaptive memory – without a time stamp indicating the threat is over.

Signs of Trauma

Individual responses to adverse or traumatic experiences will vary. According to research, many individuals’ Initial reactions can include exhaustion, confusion, sadness, anxiety, agitation, numbness, dissociation, confusion, physical arousal, and blunted affect. 

More distressing responses can include persistent fatigue, sleep disorders, nightmares, fear of recurrence, anxiety focused on flashbacks, depression, and avoidance of emotions, sensations, or activities that are associated with the trauma.

These reactions can resolve naturally over time provided the individual’s nervous system can return to a “felt sense of safety”. The “felt sense of safety” is when an individual feels safe in their body, in their environment, and the people within their environment. If this does not occur, this heightened state of “felt” danger will wreak havoc on the individual’s physical and emotional well-being.

Trauma and its Impact on Relationships

Many individuals who seek therapy have often experienced some form of traumatic or adverse experiences that have hijacked their nervous system. When is constantly hijacked, this can leave a lasting imprint of trauma – making it difficult to discern what is safe and who is safe. Although some individuals may not connect adverse or traumatic experiences to why they are seeking therapy, trauma can show up as trust issues, communication difficulties, problems with emotional regulation, and intimacy issues – just to name a few.

  1. Trust Issues: Individuals who have experienced trauma may struggle with trusting others. The betrayal or violation they experience can create a pervasive fear of vulnerability, making it challenging to open up to others.
  2. Communication Difficulties: Trauma can hinder effective communication, individuals may find it challenging to express their emotions or articulate their needs. This can lead to misunderstandings and conflict within relationships.
  3. Attachment Styles: Trauma, especially trauma resulting from adverse childhood experiences, can influence attachment styles, affecting the way individuals form and maintain connections. Some may become anxiously attached, seeking constant reassurance, while others may develop an avoidant attachment style, distancing themselves to avoid potential hurt.
  4. Emotional Regulation Challenges: Individuals who have experienced trauma may struggle with regulating their emotions. This can manifest as intense mood swings, difficulty managing stress, or an inability to cope with everyday challenges, impacting the stability of relationships.
  5. Intimacy Issues: Individuals may grapple with intimacy, finding it hard to be vulnerable or connect on a deep emotional level. This can strain romantic relationships and hinder the development of close bonds.

Healing Trauma with EMDR Therapy

Understanding the impact of adverse or traumatic experiences is crucial. Therapy in a safe and supportive space can allow individuals to explore and address the effects of trauma. In addition, EMDR therapy – a memory-based therapy -can provide healing by accessing the memories that are maladaptively stored in the nervous system.

Conclusion

Trauma casts a long shadow on the landscape of relationships, influencing the way individuals connect with others. By fostering understanding, and compassion, and providing the necessary support, we can help those impacted by trauma navigate the complexities of forming and maintaining meaningful connections. In doing so, we contribute to creating a more empathetic and supportive environment for healing and growth.

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The Impact of Stress On Women and the Role of EMDR Therapy

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Introduction

In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, stress has become an unavoidable aspect of daily life. Women often face a unique set of stressors that can take a toll on their well-being. From the daily demands of work, and juggling family and parenting expectations, to societal expectations, women are often impacted by stress. In this blog, I will cover the two types that I see in therapy and how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) can help alleviate the impact of stress.

Stress and Women

Stress is our body’s response to pressure to internal or external pressures. Everyone experiences stress due to various events but how we manage and react to stress can influence our overall wellbeing. When stress becomes chronic or excessive, it becomes harder to adapt and cope.  According to the Women’s Health Organization, women are more likely than men to report symptoms of stress and are also more likely to have mental health conditions that are made worse by stress, such as depression or anxiety.

Degrees of Stress

Although stress is normal, it can manifest in various forms, each presenting unique challenges to a woman’s well-being. For today’s blog, we will focus on two types of stress.

  1. Acute Stress: Acute stress, the body’s immediate and short-term response to a perceived threat or challenge, can strain relationships due to the intensity and urgency of the stressor. Examples of experiences that can contribute to acute stress can be traffic jams, arguments with a loved one or a boss, and impending work deadlines, just to name a few.
  2. Chronic or Toxic Stress: Toxic stress has its roots in adverse childhood experiences (or ACEs) where environments are marked by abuse, neglect, or chronic family dysfunction. Research on adverse childhood experiences demonstrates the correlation between early adverse experiences and the impact later in life.

ACEs have been linked to increased risk for alcohol and substance use disorders, suicide, mental health conditions, and health risk behaviors throughout life. The toxic stress caused by ACEs can result in increased risk for heavy alcohol use, tobacco use, obesity, and risky sexual behaviors.

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Symptoms of Chronic Stress

Although not everyone responds to chronic stress the same, symptoms of toxic stress may include:

  • Muscle pain
  • Headaches
  • Gastrointestinal upset (such as stress-induced constipation)
  • Increased heart rate, blood pressure, or respiration
  • Sleep disturbances or nightmares
  • Changes in appetite, eating, and weight
  • Trouble regulating emotions
  • Increased anxiety and irritability
  • Depression or mood swings
  • Impulsive, risky, or destructive behavior patterns
  • Increased use of substances or alcohol
  • Difficulty focusing, concentrating, or remembering things
  • Inability to feel present or engaged in activities
  • Impaired functioning in one or more areas of life
  • Social withdrawal or isolation
  • Racing thoughts or negative thoughts about self and future

Impact of Stress on Relationships

Stress is common in relationships, but for women who tend to keep stress to themselves, it can be potentially harmful to relationships. Here are ways stress can impact relationships.

  1. Communication Breakdown: Stress can hinder effective communication between partners. Women who grapple with their stressors may find it challenging to express their needs and emotions, leading to misunderstandings and tension in the relationship.
  2. Increased Conflict: Stress often magnifies existing conflicts and can create new ones. Couples experiencing chronic stress may find themselves arguing more frequently, with heightened emotional intensity.
  3. Decreased Intimacy: Physical and emotional intimacy can take a hit when one or both partners are under chronic stress. Fatigue, mood swings, and a sense of emotional distance can erode the closeness that is essential for a healthy relationship.
  4. Changes in Priorities: Chronic stress may shift priorities, causing individuals to focus more on managing their stressors than nurturing their relationships. This shift can lead to a sense of neglect and isolation within the partnership.
  5. Impact on the Mental Health of Both Partners: The stress experienced by one partner can have a ripple effect on the mental health of the other. A shared sense of burden and responsibility may contribute to a cycle of stress within the relationship.

EMDR Therapy and Stress Management

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has proven effective in treating various mental health issues, including those stemming from stress and trauma. EMDR therapy helps individuals process distressing memories and experiences.

  1. Trauma Resolution: EMDR therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced traumatic events contributing to chronic stress. By helping individuals process and integrate traumatic memories, EMDR can alleviate the emotional charge associated with these experiences.
  2. Reducing Anxiety and Depression: EMDR has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, both of which are often heightened by chronic stress. By addressing the underlying issues contributing to these mental health challenges, EMDR promotes emotional well-being.
  3. Enhancing Coping Mechanisms: The therapy helps individuals develop adaptive coping mechanisms, enabling them to navigate stressors more effectively. This increased resilience can have a positive impact on both mental health and relationships.
  4. Improving Self-Esteem: Chronic stress can erode self-esteem over time. EMDR assists individuals in reprocessing negative beliefs about themselves, fostering a more positive self-image, and contributing to improved overall well-being.

Conclusion

As we explore the intricate relationship between stress and its impact on women’s mental and physical health, and relationships, it’s essential to recognize the value of therapeutic interventions like EMDR therapy. With EMDR therapy, we can address the root source(s) of acute and toxic stress in order to move toward healing, resilience, and healthier relationships.

I invite you to take a few moments to get grounded and let go of any stress you might be holding on to. If you found this article helpful, be sure to leave a comment below.

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Collaborating for Healing

If you have been in traditional therapy but feel your progress has halted, Adjunct EMDR Therapy might be an option to help move treatment forward.  This type of therapy can can help with issues that are blocking therapy progress such as:

  • Single incident trauma
  • Simple phobia
  • An Intrusive memory
  • A blocking belief

The Process

I partner with you and your primary therapist on the identification of a specific memory, issue, or limiting belief that is keeping the treatment from moving forward. By narrowly targeting specific traumatic memories or intrusive material, brief Adjunct EMDR Therapy can accelerate progress in traditional therapy.

Adjunct EMDR therapy does not replace or interrupt ongoing therapy –it is a brief supplement to the primary therapeutic relationship. With Adjunct EMDR therapy, you are able to continue to receive treatment with your primary therapist.

Adjunct EMDR Therapy is scheduled in an intensive format and is considered a short-term form of therapy.  Sessions are offered in 3-hour formats for approximately 4 to 6 sessions.

Who is a good candidate?

  • Adults who have a good working relationship with their therapist
  • The primary therapist is willing to actively collaborate
  • No active substance abuse, self-injury, or safety risks including unstable living conditions
  • Ability to stay present in therapy (minimal dissociation)

How do I start?

If you or your primary therapist feel Adjunct EMDR therapy would be beneficial to help move treatment forward, you may request a free 15-minute consultation.

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Heart-centered hypnotherapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that helps you enter a deeply focused state of consciousness. In this state, profound healing can occur through the release of emotional or energetic blockages and by gaining valuable insights that may be harder to access in traditional therapy.

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis involves shifting between the conscious and subconscious mind, a natural process that happens throughout the day for most people. Hypnosis taps into this state to access the subconscious, where deeper issues like fears, phobias, and internal conflicts can be resolved.

How is Hypnosis Different from Hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis typically involves giving suggestions to a client while they are in a trance. Hypnotherapy, on the other hand, goes beyond suggestion to resolve inner conflicts and heal trauma, allowing individuals to transform and overcome emotional barriers.

How Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy Works

This approach helps you access core issues more quickly than traditional talk therapy. By releasing stored emotions such as pain, grief, anger, or sadness, heart-centered hypnotherapy leaves you feeling lighter and more free. It encourages self-love and acceptance, helping you face challenges from a place of openness and compassion.

Common Issues Addressed with Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Fears & Phobias
  • Life Distressing Issues
  • And more

Heart-centered hypnotherapy promotes deep emotional healing, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and face life’s challenges with renewed clarity and strength.

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