Trauma Informed Evidence Based Practices

Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR THerapy

I believe trauma is anything that overwhelms the system. What is traumatic for one person may be a minor frustration to another. Research tells us that trauma is stored within our bodies and will continue to effect our day to day life until we are able to work through it and move it out from our physical, mental, emotional spiritual and energetic bodies. I encourage clients to create a compassionate relationship within themselves using an evidence and mindfulness based practice called Internal Family Systems therapy.  During sessions, clients are encouraged to build connections and insights in order to gain deeper understanding of their tendencies, habits and coping mechanisms.

For some clients, it may be beneficial to reprocess traumatic memories from the past using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy.  The use of bilateral stimulation helps clients to reprocess and reintegrate traumatic memories from the past so that they no longer obstruct the present or the future. 

In addition to IFS and EMDR therapy, I am also trained and certified as a registered yoga teacher and TRE facilitator. I incorporate techniques I have learned in yoga and other body based healing practices such as Trauma and Tension Release Exercises in order to encourage clients to to rebuild their capacity within themselves and regain their relationship with their bodies, mind and spirit.