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Veterans volunteering in their community after military service. Why Finding Another Way to Serve Matters to Veterans When a military career ends, whether through retirement or a medical release, a lot more than a job goes with it. For many veterans, service is who they are. It gives them a daily mission, consistency and predictability, a team that has their back, a shared language, and a clear sense of purpose. When that disappears, the loss can be bigger than most people ex

As an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant in Training who primarily offers EMDR Intensives in my Halifax, NS practice, I often get asked about the difference between ongoing EMDR and an EMDR Intensive, especially as intensives are growing in popularity. Let me break down the key differences between an intensive format and ongoing sessions. What is an EMDR Intensive? An EMDR Intensive is what it sounds like - an intense amount of EMDR! Usually it is 3-5 hours of

The iconic Peggy's Cove Lighthouse located outside of Halifax, NS, stands majestically atop rugged granite rocks, overlooking the serene expanse of the Atlantic Ocean under a clear blue sky. When a client travels to Halifax for an EMDR Intensive with me, I love providing them with suggestions of how to optimize the deep healing work in session outside of the retreat-like setting. Whether you're looking for ultimate peace and relaxation, or some adventure - the East Coast of C

If you've been struggling with sleep, chances are you've tried the obvious fix: going to bed earlier, sleeping in later, or squeezing in a nap to "catch up." It makes sense on paper. You're tired, so you give yourself more opportunity to sleep. Here's the problem: this is often the single biggest thing keeping your sleep problems alive. Why More Time in Bed Backfires When you spend more time in bed than your body actually needs or is able to sleep, you end up lying there awak

Yesterday while waiting for Microsoft Word and Excel to reinstall on my computer, I found myself thinking about another kind of pause EMDR therapists have to navigate: blocking beliefs. If you’ve ever hit a wall during processing, you know how tricky these can be. Let’s break down what blocking beliefs are, how we can reframe them, and how to navigate them effectively with our clients. What is a Blocking Belief? A blocking belief is exactly what it sounds like: a core belief

EMDR Intensives are becoming more popular as a cutting edge treatment program for trauma and PTSD.