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Contemplative therapeutic space with soft natural light suggesting careful clinical observation and discernment, representing the assessment of nervous system capacity before proceeding with EMDR trauma processing

Contemplative therapeutic space with soft natural light suggesting careful clinical observation and discernment, representing the assessment of nervous system capacity before proceeding with EMDR trauma processing

Understanding Nervous System Capacity in EMDR: When High-Functioning Meets Overwhelm

Consultation Client Resources

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2 days ago9 min read

Abstract layered image suggesting interconnected nervous system states—overlapping translucent forms or branching pathways in muted professional tones, representing the complexity of Polyvagal Theory beyond simple binary activation

Abstract layered image suggesting interconnected nervous system states—overlapping translucent forms or branching pathways in muted professional tones, representing the complexity of Polyvagal Theory beyond simple binary activation

Nervous System Foundations in Somatic EMDR: A Clinical Framework

Notes for EMDR Clinicians

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2 days ago7 min read

Contemplative organic image suggesting the body's innate intelligence and responsiveness—flowing water, roots in earth, or layered light—representing the nervous system's constant assessment of safety without conscious awareness

Contemplative organic image suggesting the body's innate intelligence and responsiveness—flowing water, roots in earth, or layered light—representing the nervous system's constant assessment of safety without conscious awareness

The Power of Polyvagal Theory and Vagus Nerve in Somatic and EMDR Therapy

Notes from the Therapy Room

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2 days ago5 min read

Abstract representation of converging paths suggesting the intersection of multiple timelines and the complexity of midlife EMDR treatment planning

Abstract representation of converging paths suggesting the intersection of multiple timelines and the complexity of midlife EMDR treatment planning

The Flashforward Protocol: A Critical Tool for Midlife Treatment Planning

Consultation Client Resources

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3 days ago8 min read

Contemplative image suggesting anticipation and the emotional weight of caregiver anxiety while waiting for inevitable changes with aging parents

Contemplative image suggesting anticipation and the emotional weight of caregiver anxiety while waiting for inevitable changes with aging parents

Caregiver Anxiety: When the Future Feels More Real Than the Present

Notes from the Therapy Room

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3 days ago7 min read

A contemplative therapeutic space with soft natural light, suggesting depth, restraint, and intentional presence rather than expansion.

A contemplative therapeutic space with soft natural light, suggesting depth, restraint, and intentional presence rather than expansion.

The Mature Practice: Sustainable Practice as a Trauma Therapist

Notes for EMDR Clinicians

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Jan 53 min read

: A luminous sphere rests on sand dunes at dusk, casting soft light across a minimal landscape.

: A luminous sphere rests on sand dunes at dusk, casting soft light across a minimal landscape.

Intention Over Resolutions: Somatic EMDR and Midlife Maturity

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Jan 52 min read

EMDR therapist working on documentation and self-care practices to prevent burnout

EMDR therapist working on documentation and self-care practices to prevent burnout

Trauma Therapist Burnout: 2025 Year in Review & Self-Care

Notes for EMDR Clinicians

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Dec 9, 202510 min read

Autumn leaves in shades of red and brown cover a stone path. The scene suggests a peaceful, serene fall atmosphere.

Autumn leaves in shades of red and brown cover a stone path. The scene suggests a peaceful, serene fall atmosphere.

The Honest Work of Coming Undone: A EMDR Trauma Therapist's Take on November

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Nov 5, 202512 min read

Menopause and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Menopause and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Unexpected Journeys: Recognizing the Hidden Faces of Menopause This October

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Oct 8, 20259 min read

Hand reaching towards a butterfly above a flower in a sunlit field, evoking tranquility. Warm golden tones and wildflowers surround.

Hand reaching towards a butterfly above a flower in a sunlit field, evoking tranquility. Warm golden tones and wildflowers surround.

Menopause, Meaning & Rewiring the Nervous System for Joy

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Sep 2, 20258 min read

Midlife Burnout Recovery – The Weight of Menopause, Trauma & Invisible Labor

Midlife Burnout Recovery – The Weight of Menopause, Trauma & Invisible Labor

Midlife Burnout Recovery – The Weight of Menopause, Trauma & Invisible Labor

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Aug 13, 20255 min read

Integrative Womens Health Podcast with Dr Jessica Drummond and Julie Cardoza

Integrative Womens Health Podcast with Dr Jessica Drummond and Julie Cardoza

Mental Health, Perimenopause, and the Mind-Body Connection

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Aug 13, 20252 min read

Menopause, Trauma, ACE's and The Midlife Body

Menopause, Trauma, ACE's and The Midlife Body

Menopause, Trauma, ACE's and The Midlife Body

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Aug 5, 20256 min read

The Menopause-Brain Connection

The Menopause-Brain Connection

The Menopause-Brain Connection

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Jul 28, 20255 min read

Unmasking Midlife Why the FDA Hearings Signals a New Era in Menopause and Women’s Health

Unmasking Midlife Why the FDA Hearings Signals a New Era in Menopause and Women’s Health

Unmasking Midlife Why the FDA Hearings Signals a New Era in Menopause and Women’s Health

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Jul 21, 20255 min read

On a MidJourney Understanding the Menopause Brain Connection

On a MidJourney Understanding the Menopause Brain Connection

The Menopause-Brain Connection: Lifespan Insights on Hormones, Trauma, and Identity

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Jul 21, 20252 min read

The Life Mandala as Nervous System Medicine: A Polyvagal Approach to Midlife Integration

The Life Mandala as Nervous System Medicine: A Polyvagal Approach to Midlife Integration

The Life Mandala as Nervous System Medicine: A Polyvagal Approach to Midlife Integration

Notes from the Therapy Room

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Jul 8, 202510 min read

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