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Posted: May 17, 2026
I recently read the book Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice by Rupa Marya & Raj Patel and found it really thought provoking. It wove together a lot of what I’ve been learning in my decolonization journey. “The modern individual has been…
Posted: May 17, 2026
As an EMDR therapist it is not uncommon for a client to ask me why we are going back to their childhood when we are taking a history or identifying target memories to reprocess. This is a valid question, especially if they are coming into…
Posted: May 3, 2026
Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD — but why? Here are a few factors that can make a big difference: Strong social support – Feeling seen, heard, and supported by loved ones helps regulate stress and build resilience. Healthy coping skills – Mindfulness, grounding…
Posted: May 3, 2026
Dissociation and PTSD are strongly related responses to trauma. They are often experienced and diagnosed together. It would be highly unlikely to have a diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or OSDD without having a PTSD diagnosis. Dissociative symptoms and experiences are very common in…
Posted: April 2, 2026
Searching for EMDR Consultation? I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant. I’m a facilitator with Precision EMDR Academy which is dedicated to preparing EMDR clinicians to do this important work with the developmental and complex traumatization we actually see in our practices. Our next virtual…
Posted: April 2, 2026
Myth: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) & Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD) are extremely rare. Fact: Worldwide, about 1.1% of people meet criteria for DID. According to the DSM 5, the prevalence of DID is higher than OCD. Myth: DID is made up by clients or…