EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process and resolve traumatic memories and experiences by incorporating bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, to facilitate the brain's natural healing processes. If you are looking for a practitioner experienced in EMDR, It's Complicated has the perfect match for you, available online and in-person. Because life is complicated, but finding a therapist shouldn't be.
“Real progress demands hard conversations. Real dialogue is messy, uncomfortable, unapologetic. And disagreement isn’t betrayal. Peace comes not from nodding in agreement, but from fighting through – and for – our hardest truths” – Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib When Russia invaded Ukraine, I made a conscious choice to step back from the news. I remember that
Editorial Note: This article delves into the dynamics of couples therapy, exploring when it may be beneficial, what it entails, and how it can foster deeper understanding within a relationship. The piece employs the “Intimacy from the Inside Out” (IFIO) model, rooted in Internal Family Systems theory, to shed light on common challenges and transformative
Going to therapy for the first time or going to a new therapist is a bold step. Thus, it might elicit some strong feelings. For example, will I make progress? Is this person a good fit for me? What if I feel worse? These apprehensions are expected, and they accompany the process of entering therapy.