MODALITIES + PERSPECTIVES

EMDR

A psychotherapeutic approach that helps the brain process traumatic memories and heal from overwhelming experiences by using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to stimulate the brain's natural healing mechanisms. The aim is to alleviate distressing memories and emotions, leading to emotional healing and symptom reduction.

TRAUMA-INFORMED PERSPECTIVE

Recognize the prevalence and impact of trauma on individuals and seek to create a safe, understanding, and supportive environment that promotes healing, resilience, and empowerment while avoiding retraumatization.

IFS CONCEPTS

Help individuals with identifying and understanding their inner parts to cultivate self-awareness, heal past wounds, and access their innate capacity for emotional healing and inner balance.

ATTACHMENT LENS

Examine how early relationships impact emotional development and interpersonal dynamics.

TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA

A gentle and mindful approach to yoga practice that prioritizes safety, choice, and empowerment, recognizing the potential impact of trauma on individuals and fostering healing through body-centered practices and emotional awareness.

STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH

Focus on identifying and nurturing existing strengths, capabilities, and resources to promote growth, resilience, and positive outcomes, rather than concentrating solely on deficits or challenges.

EFIT- EMOTION FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Explore current and past relational dynamics, seek to address past traumas and current fears, and empower folks with the skills necessary to establish deeper, meaningful relationships and foster a more authentic relationship with themselves.

POLYVAGAL FRAMEWORK

Explore the relationship between the nervous system, emotional states, and social interactions, highlighting how the body's safety cues and connections with others can profoundly impact our capacity to manage stress and navigate traumatic experiences.