Samantha Sarty

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 Canada is so rich...

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 awake. Maybe you're...

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 held by the...