More Than Goodbye: Learning to Make Space for Grief Each year, National Grief Awareness Day invites us to have more open conversations about one of life’s most universal experiences. Yet although grief touches every one of us in some way, many people still wonder if what they’re feeling is grief. When we hear the word
What is EMDR Consultation? EMDR Consultation refers to meeting with another therapist, typically an EMDRIA approved Consultant or Consultant-in-Training (CIT), to consult on your EMDR practice. What are the different types of consultation? EMDR trained therapists undergo 10 hours of consultation post-basic training. Additionally, consultation refers to seeking support on complex or challenging cases or
When people ask how we chose the name Cultivating Courage, the answer goes far beyond branding into the core of our mission as clinicians here to support our clients. The idea of courage is at the center of how we think about growth, healing, and the therapeutic process. One of the phrases we often return
What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR therapy stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy. It is a therapeutic model developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 80s. It uses AIP theory, (Adaptive Information Processing) to posit that when traumatic memories get stuck in the brain, it is because they are maladaptively stored. For example, I
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced-based model of effective therapeutic technique and full psychotherapy. It helps individuals to process and to heal from trauma and other areas where our brains get “stuck.” EMDR involves a structured approach to help reprocess memories, reduce emotional distress, and integrate more adaptive beliefs. Traditionally, a
6 Favorite Things About EMDR Therapy Before getting into my favorite things about EMDR therapy, if you are interested in learning more about what EMDR therapy is, or doing EMDR therapy online check out our blog: can I do EMDR online? Now, on to my favorite things! One, EMDR helps individuals challenge maladaptive patterns in
Locus of control (LOC) is a theory coined by Julian B. Rotter in 1954. The need for this construct came about when Rotter wanted to better capture or understand personality and how humans learn. Rotter meant for locus of control to be more of a continuum, despite the use of either-or language. So what is
EMDR Certified Therapist – What does that mean? EMDR trained and EMDR certified therapists require hours of training and commitment. They are passionate about working with individuals who had their lives impacted by trauma and seek to make changes in their lives. Now, let’s look at the different requirements for and EMDR trained and EMDR
I love watching art restoration videos as a form of self-care. I also find these videos can be an accurate metaphor for therapy. Just as an art conservator is working to restore the art, so is a therapist working with the client to end masking and reveal the authentic self. One video particularly spoke to
EMDR is a therapeutic model we use in our practice to treat trauma. Interestingly, many of the inquiries we receive about EMDR come from individuals who are recommended EMDR by their friends, families, or colleagues. Mostly, they are referred by individuals who have experienced success with EMDR! Before starting, many of our clients ask how they
