Rooted Reflections
EMDR Prep: Building Emotional Safety
Worried that EMDR might be too overwhelming? You’re not alone. Many clients with trauma histories fear they’ll “fall apart” if they start processing painful memories. That’s why EMDR begins with resource installation—a gentle, essential phase that helps your nervous system build safety from the inside out. Learn what it is, why it’s used, and how it can make trauma healing safer and more sustainable.
Let’s Get Nerdy: How Do We Know the Brain Can Heal?
Curious how EMDR actually works? This article dives into the neuroscience, memory research, and healing philosophy behind EMDR—explaining why your brain is built to heal and how therapy helps clear the path.
The Mind’s Inate Ability to Heal: EMDR, Mindfulness, and the wisdom of the body
What if healing isn’t something we have to force, but something our minds and bodies are already wired to do? This article explores how EMDR, mindfulness, and body-based therapies support the natural healing process—by clearing the path, not pushing harder.