As a fully qualified EMDR therapist, I have seen EMDR do amazing things. I have seen it take a trauma memory from a level 10 to 0 in 45 minutes. The first time this happened, I was as surprised as …
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Arielle Schwartz Quote
I love this quote. I love it because so many of you from complex trauma backgrounds feel broken.This makes sense because, as a child, you think that what happens to you is because of you. That you must somehow be …
Being in the Discomfort of a Conflict is Incredibly Difficult for the Anxiously Attached.
When a conflict occurs, most people with an anxious attachment style try to repair the conflict as quickly as possible to regain closeness. The problem is that it can be difficult to maintain boundaries when you let things slide to …
Apology in the Family
“As a therapist, I’ve noticed that people who grew up in families where no one apologized after disagreements and just let time pass often carry that experience into adulthood in unexpected ways. When conflict is ignored instead of addressed, it …
Don’t Wait 6 Years to Save Your Relationship
As a couple therapist, I see many couples waiting too long to get help. On average, most struggling couples wait about 6 years before seeking couple therapy. This allows patterns of conflict, resentment, or emotional disconnection to become deeply ingrained.
Understanding and Healing Protest Behaviors Through an IFS Lens
Do you notice these parts showing up in your relationships? Save this reel and check out the link in my bio on Instagram, ‘ATTACHMENT’ to learn more about healing protest behaviours. Wherever you are, take care today and be kind …
When You Protest – For The Anxiously Attached
Have you ever judged yourself for these reactions? I know I have.
Feeling Heard
Connection matters more than being right—focus on listening, not winning. Love, Jen
