The unfinished is an invitation to our imagination.”

—John O’Donohue

Reflections

Here you'll find my reflections on what it truly means to come home to yourself, to see yourself more clearly through the gentle mirror of therapeutic presence and to develop the capacity to be with whatever arises.

Whether you're curious about somatic approaches, exploring your relationship with emotions, or simply seeking permission to feel deeply human, these words are offered as companions on your journey back to yourself, illuminating the path through honest reflection and authentic presence.

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Developmental and Complex Trauma

Developmental and complex trauma arise from chronic or early-life experiences of neglect, abuse, or relational rupture that shape a person’s sense of safety, identity, and connection.

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Shock Trauma

Trauma not by what happened to us, but by what happened inside us in response to what happened outside.

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What do we do in EMDR?

EMDR is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps the brain process traumatic memories that have become “stuck” or frozen in the nervous system.

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Regulation

We’re wired for connection. Sometimes we regulate alone, sometimes with others, and sometimes our body takes over for better or worse.

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