by Julie McAllister, MA, LPC, NCC | Apr 1, 2026 | Boundaries, EMDR, EMDR Therapy, Emotions, Healing, Therapy, Trauma
When Setting Boundaries Feels Wrong, Even When You Know It Is Healthy When Setting Boundaries Feels Unsafe: Understanding the Nervous System Response Setting boundaries is the ability to communicate limits in order to protect your emotional, mental, and relational...
by Lynette Howard | Mar 1, 2026 | EMDR, EMDR Therapy, Emotions, Spiritual, Trauma
When I Lost My Voice When I was a very young therapist, I lost my voice. Literally. At times, I could not speak — especially when sharing something personal. Eventually, it worsened to the point where I struggled to respond to clients in session. I felt humiliated and...
by Andi White, M.Ed., MSC, LPC, CCTP | Feb 1, 2026 | Holidays, EMDR, EMDR Therapy, Relationships, Therapist, Therapy, Trauma, Valentine's Day
When Love Season Feels Painful February arrives loud with hearts, roses, and ads that assume love feels easy. But for anyone who has experienced betrayal, abandonment, or chronic loneliness, this season can activate an old, painful belief: “There must be something...
by Andi White, M.Ed., MSC, LPC, CCTP | Jan 1, 2026 | EMDR, EMDR Therapy, Mental Health, New Year, Therapy, Virtual Reality
The Year Changes… But the Patterns Don’t The calendar flips. Champagne pops. Someone posts “This is my year.” And quietly—maybe painfully—you notice the same fears, urges, or habits tagging along into January like an unwanted plus-one. If you struggle with phobias...
by Elijah Palles | Dec 11, 2025 | EMDR, EMDR Therapy, Emotions, Growth, Healing, Hope, Mental Health, Resilience
When you hear the word resilient, what comes to mind? Maybe you picture someone with superhuman strength — someone who can move mountains, never wavers, and always bounces back flawlessly. But what if resilience looks a lot more ordinary… and a lot more human? Maybe...
by Alexa Handeland | Dec 1, 2025 | EMDR, EMDR Therapy, Emotions, Healing, Holidays, Mental Health, Peace
The holiday season is often painted as a time filled with joy, celebration, and connection. But for many people, this time of year brings a very different experience. If the holidays feel overwhelming, emotionally heavy, or even painful for you, you’re not alone....
