Evidence Based Modalities that work!

•  Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Techniques: The human nervous system is in constant flow. Two branches of our Autonomic Nervous System perform discrete tasks that fluidly move our mental and physical state to respond to both internal and external environmental cues. The Sympathetic Nervous System initiates arousal and responds as needed to threats using increased awareness and energy provided by the body. The Parasympathetic Nervous System governs the “rest and digest” functions of the body and mind. When this system is pre-eminent, we feel at peace and calm. In a healthy, regulated the organism moves between the two with ease and as needed. Nervous system dysfunction can occur after a trauma, or in any situation where a pattern of Sympathetic Nervous System dominance has become normal. Ask me about how Mindfulness, Heartmath and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help to regulate your nervous system

•  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing:  Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR is a highly effective and well-researched treatment. EMDR has been established as a premier treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This short term therapy has been adapted to quickly and effectively serve clients with a wide range of difficulties including: addictions, negative self esteem, sleep disturbances, anxiety, panic disorders, and depression among others. Based on the Adaptive Processing Model, EMDR rapidly unlocks unprocessed memories and feelings about events and allows the mind and body’s natural healing processes to resolve previously blocked material.

•  Dreamwork: Working with dreams allows individuals a direct connection with their deeper self--often referred to as the unconscious. Dreams bypass the critical attitudes of the waking mind and communicate important issues that the waking mind may be ignoring. Dreams are fascinating, rich with meaning and salient communications from our deepest self. Their meaning is individual and often shrouded in symbols and metaphor. Taking the time to explore these reservoirs of wealth is always worth the work.

•  Positive Psychology & Client Centered: All work with clients is based upon an attitude of respect, unconditional positive regard and a strong co-operative relationship.  We will work together to discover the roots of your difficulties and identify both the strengths you hold as well as the areas where new skills can increase your ability to cope and thrive in life.

•  Emotion Focussed Therapy: Whether feelings or thoughts come first, both must be addressed in order to heal. In our society people are discouraged from expressing themselves emotionally. People are often dismissed for being "too sensitive" or feeling ‘too much’. Our emotions have information for us about what our core needs are and whether or not these needs are being met. By learning to identify, allow, experience, understand, respect and learn a flexible approach to being emotional beings, we become better equipped to cope with our emotional experience.

•  Earth Psychology: Reconnecting to our roots in nature provides a lasting stable base upon which to live holistically. Few connections are more profoundly enriching and life changing than a respectful relationship with the Earth on which we depend and with our fellow inhabitants with whom we share the planet.