True North Therapy & Wellness Blog
A Space for Real Talk and Real Healing
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Is EMDR Right for Me? Who Benefits Most (and Who Should Wait)
So, you’ve heard about the “eye movement” thing. Maybe a friend mentioned it over brunch, or you saw a clip on social media where someone swore it changed their life in three sessions. Now you’re curious. But if you’re anything like the clients I usually see, you’re also a little skeptical. (which is a pretty
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What Actually Happens in an EMDR Session?
From the perspective of traditional talk therapy models, EMDR looks a little weird. If you have done any googling—and I know you have—you’ve probably seen videos of people moving their eyes back and forth, holding buzzing tappers, or looking intensely focused while a therapist waves their hand. It’s mysterious. And for our typical clients used
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Will Trauma Therapy Make Things Worse Before They Get Better?
So, you’re sitting there, looking at the “Request an Appointment” button. Maybe you’ve had the tab open for three days. Or three months. (I hope it’s not been 3 years.) You know you need help. You’ve read about Trauma Therapy and you’ve even checked out our guide on What Really Happens in Trauma Therapy (and
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How Long Does Trauma Therapy Take, and What Kind of Progress Can I Expect?
It’s the question everyone wants to ask, but most people wait until the end of the first session: How long is this going to take? I get it. Truly. When you have been carrying a heavy weight for a long time, you want to know when you can finally set it down. You are looking
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What Does a Trauma Therapy Session Actually Look Like?
You are sitting in the parking lot, and it feels like a tug-of-war is happening inside you. One foot is on the gas, ready to go, but the other is slammed on the brake. You’ve probably spent a lot of time wondering if Trauma Therapy is just a trap where you’ll be forced to stay
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What Really Happens in Trauma Therapy (and How to Know You’re Ready)
You’ve probably found yourself here because you’ve been hovering over the “Request an Appointment” button on our website for a while now. Maybe you’ve opened the tab, stared at it, and then closed it—telling yourself you’ll deal with it when life is “less busy.” (Which sometimes actually means “when I feel brave enough to look
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I had a “normal” home so why do I feel neglected?
I hear this often in my office. A client sits down, takes a deep breath, and starts to tell me about a heavy, empty feeling they just can’t shake. They feel disconnected, lonely, or like something is just wrong with them. But then, they stop. They look at me with a confused expression and say,
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Why Does My Body React So Strongly When “Nothing Is Wrong”?
Have you ever been sitting on your couch, finally relaxing, when suddenly your heart starts racing? Maybe your palms get sweaty, or you feel a weird knot in your stomach. You look around and everything is fine. The doors are locked, the bills are paid, and the house is quiet. It feels like your body
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Is It Too Late to Heal From Trauma That Happened Years (or Decades) Ago?
Many of us carry “boxes in the attic” of our minds, tucked away because we were too busy surviving our day-to-day reality to look inside. You might find yourself asking, “How Do I Know If What I’ve Been Through Counts as Trauma?“ This question is often the first step toward Trauma Therapy. For those whose
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What Are the Signs That Past Trauma Is Affecting Me Now? (or, Signs Your History is Still Calling the Shots)
So, you’ve started to look at your past with a bit more curiosity. Maybe you’ve even read our recent post, “How Do I Know If What I’ve Been Through ‘Counts’ as Trauma?”. It’s a big realization to have. But once you stop debating whether your experience was “bad enough,” you’re usually left with a much