I became curious about EMDR for trauma because it seemed to be a magical tool for working with trauma. Its praise has accompanied me throughout my professional career, and I wanted to give my clients state-of-the-art services for their recovery from trauma. Therefore, I decided to get trained in Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)…
Trauma and recovery have been a theme in my life – whether due to having experienced childhood abuse or systemic trauma. Therefore, delving into the topic of trauma hits close to home for me. Here are the most important things to know about trauma. Many people think that trauma is an exceptional life experience only…
This experience taught me the important lesson that it was time to reduce anxiety: I was sitting in my car surrounded by other cars. The traffic jam on the highway seemed endless. I felt trapped. My hands started sweating. I could hardly breathe. How much longer would this take? I dreaded the idea to drive…
Recovery from trauma as an individual journey Before I dive into the generic definition of trauma, I want to emphasize that each individual has a unique journey when it comes to recovery from trauma. Many different influence factors shape this journey, like the intensity and/or frequency of the traumatic incidents, the type of trauma, whether…
When I first started my healing journey from childhood abuse, I had no idea what recovery looked like and what I would need to recover from it. Throughout my healing journey and later in my professional training, I learned about the vast variety of therapy forms, what is useful for recovery from trauma, and what…
LGBTQ+ Counselling: Finding truly affirming care I was recently invited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to speak at their LGBTQIA+ round table. As a non-binary counsellor, I am very aware of the complexities of finding truly affirming mental health care. In a Canadian context, I am more used to using the terms 2SLGBTQ+ community,…
Many people ask me, “What is trauma, really?” Trauma is a word we hear all the time, but it’s not always clear what it means. Even though I experienced trauma in my own childhood, I had no idea what trauma truly was when I started my healing journey. Learning a clear definition helped me understand…
When I first heard the term “white ally,” I wasn’t fully sure what to do with it. I started using it, mainly because other white people used it. However, the more I dismantled the social dynamics and the deeper I dug into my white privilege, the more the term “white ally” didn’t sound appropriate. So,…
Unhealthy relationships can show up in many shades of gray. Sometimes they’re subtle, making them hard to spot; other times, they’re obvious. Understanding toxic dynamics is the first step toward reclaiming your power and joy. In this post, I’ll share insights and strategies to navigate unhealthy relationships while keeping your well-being at the forefront. I’ve…
I sat on the wooden floor with about 20 other students, unsure of what to expect. My mind was restless: Why was I here? Why did I think this was a good idea? I had always been skeptical about spiritual practices—my late mother’s voice echoed in my head, “You are crazy to believe in this…
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