If your EMDR therapist has asked you to imagine a peaceful place, build an imaginary container, or describe what you can see, hear, smell, and feel, you may have wondered when the “actual EMDR” starts. Plot twist: this is part of the actual EMDR. Here’s why these deceptively simple preparation tools matter and what your brain is learning to do with them.
Read MoreAnxiety can hit hard and fast, especially for neurodivergent folks. This post is your go-to “first aid kit” of quick, effective tools for calming your body and mind when everything feels like too much. From vagus nerve hacks to barefoot grounding and “chill pills,” these strategies are simple, practical, and even a little fun.
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