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I visited a horse therapy farm!

I think that about the most thrilling thing in the world is to ride a horse at full gallop. I'm no cowboy (my dress in the picture is...

Landmark publication "strongly recommends" EMDR trauma therapy

The International Institute for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) released a new policy statement for 2019, giving EMDR its strongest...

A "well-resourced" childhood (or not)

What is a well-resourced childhood? It's not only a childhood free from adverse childhood events (ACEs) like drugs in the home, sex...

How does EMDR heal multiple traumas so quickly?

The short answer is momentum. EMDR trauma therapy builds momentum with each memory healed, so that when the "log is kicked," the unstuck...

Childhood trauma, suicide, and FREEDOM!

I recently read something very encouraging by a professor who was the world's top expert in suicide. He wondered, as I often have, why...

EMDR Cartoon #1: The Two Vultures!

This simple cartoon illustrates the difficulties posed by "complex trauma," when EMDR trauma therapy is used as a treatment. Complex...

The shadow of shame

Most of my clients struggle with an increased sense of shame that shadows the primary reason they are seeking treatment. Perhaps the...

Trauma therapy with EMDR is safe and effective (Reason #1): Preparation

Preparation! EMDR is faster, more effective, and much more tolerable than other trauma therapies, in part because of preparation....

Terror attack victim: EMDR helped me, and could help you, too

This article (see below) is a great introduction to EMDR, and a testament to the fact that it works. It also shows how EMDR is different...

A profound thought from a 14-year-old with complex PTSD

I have a 14-year-old boy in therapy who has had six serious traumatic experiences in his life, including sexual abuse and seeing a friend...