Internal Family Systems and Trauma
Why do stories matter for our trauma? Across every culture, no matter the period in time, we find evidence of humans telling stories. Why? Many theories hold this as a way to pass down information and morals to the next generation as a form of a database, continually absorbing information as it moves along, adapting and conforming to the needs of the next generation. I hold that another reason we tell stories is for a critical need as well: to process trauma.
What to Expect in EMDR Therapy
Rachel Fuller, LCSW explains what happens during EMDR therapy. Because EMDR can look so different compared to each client, each targeted trauma, and each therapist, she also answers commonly asked questions regarding EMDR therapy
Understanding EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a type of psychotherapy aimed to treat traumatic experiences that get “stuck” in the brain. Here’s a brief overview of the theory behind EMDR, starting with the scientific explanation and followed by a simpler analogy I use with my own clients.