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In this episode of Trauma Demystified, we dive into the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy with trauma counsellor and trauma recovery coach Natalie Jovanic. We explore how EMDR helps individuals safely process and heal deep emotional wounds, particularly when integrated with parts work and somatic approaches. Natalie also shares insights from their personal and professional experience with EMDR, offering listeners a clear understanding of its benefits and possible limitations.

Key Takeaways:

1. Tailored Healing: EMDR is most effective when tailored to the client's needs. These episodes help you understand how the EMDR process works and when it might be helpful to combine EMDR with other trauma treatment approaches like parts work therapy.
2. Safe Processing: Healing is not about rushing into memory processing but respecting your pacing, building skills before processing and creating a safe, supportive environment.
3. Empowerment Through EMDR: Beyond symptom relief, EMDR fosters long-term empowerment, helping individuals develop resilience and emotional regulation skills.
4. Post-Traumatic Growth: EMDR can promote post-traumatic growth, enabling individuals to not only recover from trauma but also experience positive transformation in their lives

Tune in to learn how EMDR can guide you toward emotional healing, growth, and long-term empowerment.

Here are other episodes that might help explore more about trauma recovery and related topics:
Episode 3: Thriving after trauma: Smart goals for trauma recovery
Episode 5: What are best practices for trauma treatment?
Episode 6: Parts work therapy: How it can help you heal trauma

Learn more about us: https://brighthorizontherapies.com/
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Message us: nat@brighthorizontherapies.com

Trauma Demystified is not intended to replace professional guidance, support, medical treatment, or therapy. Please feel free to consult your physician or a mental health professional for any questions about mental health symptoms.

Bright Horizon Therapies is located in the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda. This land is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. We acknowledge the traditional caregivers of the land and the importance of a commitment to the continued decolonization of our work.

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In this episode, we explore the transformative power of Polyvagal Theory and how it illuminates how trauma affects our nervous system. You'll discover practical techniques for regulating your autonomic nervous system and learn to re-establish a sense of safety and connection.

Whether you're on a personal healing journey or supporting others through trauma recovery, this episode offers valuable insights and tools to help you navigate the complexities of trauma with compassion and understanding. I'd like you to tune in to explore how Polyvagal Theory can guide you or your clients toward a more resilient and connected life.

If you are interested in listening to more episodes, here are some ideas:
Podcast Episode about the Window of Tolerance
Best practices for trauma treatment
Parts work therapy for trauma recovery

Learn more about us: https://brighthorizontherapies.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brighthorizontherapies/
Message us: nat@brighthorizontherapies.com

Trauma Demystified is not intended to replace professional guidance, support, medical treatment, or therapy. Please feel free to consult your physician or a mental health professional for any questions about mental health symptoms.

Bright Horizon Therapies is located in the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda. This land is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. We acknowledge the traditional caregivers of the land and the importance of a commitment to the continued decolonization of our work.

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In today's episode, we delve into the transformative world of parts-work therapy and its profound impact on trauma recovery. Join us for an enlightening conversation about how understanding and healing our inner parts can pave the way for transformational trauma recovery. Discover the insightful theory of structural dissociation and learn how to embark on your journey toward wholeness and healing.

Here is a link to the episodes mentioned in the podcast:
Smart goals for trauma recovery: https://brighthorizontherapies.com/blog/smart-goals-for-trauma-treatment/
Practices to get back to the window of tolerance: https://brighthorizontherapies.com/blog/manage-emotions-strategies-to-widen-the-window-of-tolerance/

Guest appearances:
Conversation about breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma: https://accordingtodes.com/161-2/
Conversation about healing from childhood abuse: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bff-elephant/episodes/08---Natalie-Jovanic-e2j0ag1

Learn more about us: https://brighthorizontherapies.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brighthorizontherapies/
Message us: nat@brighthorizontherapies.com

Trauma Demystified is not intended to replace professional guidance, support, medical treatment, or therapy. Please feel free to consult your physician or a mental health professional for any questions about mental health symptoms.

Bright Horizon Therapies is located in the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda. This land is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. We acknowledge the traditional caregivers of the land and the importance of a commitment to the continued decolonization of our work.