GO BEYOND TRADITIONAL TALK THERAPY
Psychotherapy for Trauma + PTSD in Surrey, BC
An invitation of Awakening, Expansion and Empowerment
Welcome to trying on a new viewpoint — that of building a symphony of your dreams and being open to miracles.
Often, our internal monologue feeds our anxiety and emotional wounds. Our mind feels like its our enemy. Trauma from the past gets in the way of living fully and brightly.
But we can create a tomorrow filled with befriending our minds and initiating resiliency. Every shift inside allows me to a create a truth that creates my reality. Every moment is a chance to shift. I choose my truth.
Through lived and learned experience, I have been through adversity and prevailed. All the trials, hardships and tough times I have experienced have helped me to become the person I am today, I have opened up to greater trust within myself, the universe and God — as well as blossoming through connecting to my own wisdom, power, and even my flow of emotions.
Some philosophies that have enriched my journey include:
Every life experience is a lesson and opportunity to grow
When trauma wounds show, up they provide me with direction and guidance
I ask myself when trauma shows up, "What is this trying to tell me?” and “What do I need?”
I look at my stories and choose to see versions of myself that uplift and inspire
I choose and practice meeting fear with love - I talk to myself with love
You’re ready to start…
STRETCH BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE
CREATE YOUR DREAM WORLD AND MAKE IT RICHER
LOOKING WITHIN - WHAT BAGGAGE ARE YOU BRINGING?
Your heart is your path to joy
The experience of learning to love ourselves helps us to love others and grow
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Believe that miracles are possible
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Nurture faith and hope
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Feel the energy of your words and self talk
You’ve been hurt. You didn’t think it would get better.
This is the beginning of your healing journey.
The somatic and integrative work I offer is beneficial in many healing ways.
-more safety in your body, more feeling grounded
-calming of our nervous systems, naturally feeling more balanced and centered
-connecting with ourselves and others
-softening our self talk and being more compassionate with ourselves
-adapting to stress and becoming less reactive
-becoming comfortable with uncertainty and grief, allowing our vulnerability
-supporting a quieter mind and feeling more rested
Your struggle and symptoms indicate a need for change:
-feeling reactive or easily irritated, feeling overly sensitive
-excessive bodily tension and feeling ‘being on edge’
-being impulsive or struggling with change
-anxiety, nervousness, uncontrolled worry, repetitive thoughts, rumination
-easily distracted or overwhelmed, having a dysregulated nervous system
-unhealthy coping mechanisms, habits or addictions
-lacking motivation. purpose or direction
At the end of the day, I want you to know:
You are not what happened to you.
Learning to come from a place of greater love
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INTEGRATE
Expand - capacity. Who do you want to be? work on a plan to inspire and motivate yourself and others
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ENGAGE
Look inside - open up to your own impulses and inklings - ask for insights - find clarity
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PREPARE
Slow down - pause - explore - inquire - set the stage for the trauma work - learn ways to settle your nervous system
Frequently asked questions — Trauma Therapy
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Avoidance of triggered situations, trauma that is re-experienced, such as flashbacks. Signs your nervous system is dysregulated. Extreme emotions and feelings. Feeling unsafe and having physical symptoms that are unexplained.
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It depends upon the client, their symptoms and history. On average, it can take between 8-12 sessions.
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Trauma therapy works most effectively when taking extra time to pause and integrate. It can bring up difficult emotions, but the discomfort will pass and can be a sign of forward momentum.
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My trauma informed approach includes somatic experiencing, expressive arts therapy and art therapy. My work also includes focusing oriented therapy and other therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and play oriented therapy.
