Cultivating Courage

Can you do EMDR on yourself?

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 […]

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Seasonal Depression – Romanticizing the Dreary

Feeling symptoms of seasonal depression as we transition back to colder days is actually called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. With shorter days and less sunlight, our brain chemistry can be affected. This sometimes leads to feelings that sneak up on us, becoming noticeable only when they’ve become consistent. Light therapy is often the primary

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