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What to Expect in Your First EMDR Session

A first EMDR session typically involves history-taking, explaining the process, and building grounding skills, not processing memories right away. EMDR has eight phases, and progress is paced by the client. Sheri Stahl, RN, RCC, offers EMDR at Amethyst Therapy Inc in Williams Lake, BC.

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Chris Stahl Chris Stahl

Signs of Unprocessed Trauma in Men (It Rarely Looks Sad)

Unprocessed trauma in men often appears as irritability, emotional numbness, overworking, and sleep problems rather than visible sadness. EMDR and other trauma-focused therapies can help; Sheri Stahl, RN, RCC, offers EMDR at Amethyst Therapy Inc in Williams Lake, BC.

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Functioning Is Not the Same as Okay

Many of the people who hold everything together are running on a nervous system that never fully switches off. This post explains what high-functioning anxiety and survival mode look like in real life, why September makes them worse, and what actually helps.

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