When clients come to me overwhelmed by unresolved memories or struggling with issues they can’t quite put into words, I often introduce them to EMDR therapy. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is not just a technique – it’s a journey toward healing and self-understanding. EMDR is a therapeutic approach that helps people process past experiences and memories that continue to affect their mental and emotional well-being. What makes
— Saiyami Juvekar Imagine being hit by an avalanche. That’s what experiencing Trauma can feel like. As therapists, we are often faced with clients who feel stuck in their past experiences. It is as if they have been buried so deep under the magnitude of emotions and distress that it seems impossible to overcome. Despite our best efforts, we may sometimes fall short of helping trauma survivors fully heal or
— Saiyami Juvekar Have you ever found yourself in a therapy session, watching a client struggle to move forward while you feel like you’re both stuck in quicksand? It’s a frustrating experience many therapists encounter, especially when working with trauma survivors. In this blog, we’ll explore three common roadblocks in trauma recovery—lack of flexibility, control-seeking behaviours, and fixed life assumptions—and how you can use ACT techniques to help your clients
— Saiyami Juvekar, Psychologist Often, unseen by us, the powerful force of generational trauma can influence our lives in profound ways. We inherit emotional, psychological, and behavioural patterns from previous generations without even realising it. It could be through family dynamics, societal norms, or genetic expressions. This trauma impacts us differently at various life stages, and shapes our beliefs, behaviours, and emotional responses. Let’s explore the effects of generational trauma
“Certain events can alter a person’s biological, psychological, and social equilibrium to such a degree that the memory of it can dominate all other experiences, spoiling an appreciation of the present moment.” ~ Peter Levine, leading trauma psychologist. Traumatic experiences are diverse. It is thus unjust to limit the definition of trauma. Experts suggest that understanding trauma requires a broad and inclusive perspective. Having said that, undergoing trauma or having
