Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of traditional Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with a focus on the body (somatic) and early attachment experiences. It addresses trauma by integrating body-centered awareness, attachment theory, and EMDR techniques to help individuals process traumatic memories and heal from the effects of trauma, particularly complex trauma and attachment-related wounds. It can help people struggling with many other issues, including anxiety and depression.

Traditional Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation like eye movements, taps, or sounds to help process traumatic memories. EMDR can aid in lessening the intensity of the memory, shifting negative core beliefs, and integrating traumatic experiences allowing for the creation of new, healthier neural connections.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as naturally consisting of multiple "parts" or sub-personalities. These parts have distinct roles and can be understood as an internal family. IFS therapy aims to help individuals understand these parts, their functions, and how they interact, ultimately fostering self-compassion and healing. 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy, derived from Cognitive Theory, that focuses on teaching individuals skills to manage intense emotions, cope with stress, and improve relationships. It's often used for those struggling with emotional dysregulation, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts, and can be helpful for various mental health issues. It helps people learn skills in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, is a psychological framework that describes the enduring emotional bonds between humans, particularly focusing on the early relationships between infants and their caregivers. It posits that these early attachments shape an individual's emotional development and influence their future relationships. By understanding the attachment lessons we learned earlier in life, it helps us learn how we've come to relate to ourselves and to others. It also helps us understand how we can learn better relational patterns to ourselves and to others.

The autonomic nervous system is at the heart of our lived experience. It influences the way we live, love, and work; it guides how we move through the world. The nervous system is the common denominator in our human family designed to help us successfully navigate the challenges of daily living ensuring we survive in moments of danger and thrive in times of safety.  Polyvagal Theory, developed by renowned scientist Stephen Porges, offers a guide to the inner workings of the autonomic nervous system and a way to partner with our nervous system to navigate this unfamiliar territory.