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Where did your therapist learn EMDR? You should know!

You need to make sure your EMDR therapist is a real EMDR therapist. Many "training" organizations are not approved by the EMDR...

EMDR in the News: Why More Celebrities Are Turning to EMDR Therapy for Their Mental Health

This article (click below, but read the underlined stuff below first before you do) is helpful in understanding how EMDR changes lives...

Scientists: Depression is not caused by a chemical imbalance. Treat the cause!

Here is a recent article [click here for article] reporting on the fact that there is no scientific evidence for (and good evidence...

A former client of mine describes her EMDR trauma therapy experience

Doing as much trauma therapy as I do with EMDR, I have gotten pretty used to explaining what it is, how it works, and what a session...

Therapy should not be endless. It needs goals and a solid plan.

Therapy of any type needs treatment planning, which by my definition is an agreement between the therapist and client(s) as to what the...

"I read this study, and it proves I'm right about depression/trauma/divorce/etc."

Here's why I primarily appeal to common sense in this blog rather than quoting research (although I do that too). Before I say this,...

How to feel less awkward

Many introverted people realize that they can be awkward in conversation, and notice that co-workers or acquaintances might be avoiding...

How to be trained in EMDR (and what to avoid)

EMDR changes lives, treating many different mental health diagnoses in a dynamic and fulfilling manner that differs from other types of...

Is EMDR hypnosis? No!

No! EMDR does not use hypnosis or suggestion. EMDR relies on activating the brain's natural ability to heal traumatic memories. Just...

Taking personal responsibility: I can make it easier--but only you can change your life

What I do, especially regarding trauma therapy and marriage therapy, is not much different from what an orthopedic surgeon does. If you...