Preparing for a virtual EMDR session is similar to preparing for an in-person session. Here are some tips to help you prepare: ​ Check your technology: Make sure you have a reliable internet connection and a device with a webcam and microphone. Test your technology before your virtual EMDR session to make sure everything is working properly. Choose a private and quiet space: Find a private and quiet space where you can participate in the session without distractions. This can

Note: This blog is written in conjunction with a current client of mine whose input is invaluable in creating it. Childhood should be a time of safety, love, and exploration. But for many survivors of abuse, those early years are marked by fear, pain, and helplessness. This was the case for “Sarah”, a woman who endured repeated physical abuse at the hands of her biological father and, as a child, witnessed; ongoing abuse of her mother through hitting, punching, throwing her d

At just four years old, “David” watched his mother leave their home for extended periods of time. Because of this he was confused, sad and felt abandoned. Sadly, she was getting treatment for blood cancer but no one explained to David what was happening and his young mind was left to fill in the gaps. At age eight, he sat in her hospital room with his family, watching her take her last breath. His world shattered. Without reassurance or guidance, David internalized painful be

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) can be an effective tool to cure phobias!  When phobias do not seem to respond to traditional therapies, think about EMDR. It is a model, using bilateral stimulation to process trauma and thereby eradicating the trauma and leaving the person healed. When processing a phobia, the focus of the EMDR would be on the original trauma that caused the phobia in the first place. After processing the original incident, the focus is on th