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A space for reflection, healing, and growth. Here you’ll find insights on trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, attachment healing, and somatic therapy written to support sensitive, intuitive people on their path toward wholeness. Explore topics like Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma, Brainspotting, IFS therapy, and embodied mindfulness practices that help you reconnect with your true, whole, authentic self.

Whether you’re seeking trauma therapy in Bend, Oregon, virtual therapy in Oregon state, or online Yoga Therapy anywhere you are, these articles offer guidance, education, and gentle encouragement for your healing journey.

how to set boundaries for self care and healthy relationships
Mindfulness, Relationships, Women's Health, Boundaries, Confidence, Self Esteem, Self Care, Self Compassion, Shame Resilience, Nervous System Erica Barton Mindfulness, Relationships, Women's Health, Boundaries, Confidence, Self Esteem, Self Care, Self Compassion, Shame Resilience, Nervous System Erica Barton

how to set boundaries for self care and healthy relationships

When you set a boundary, you are not closing a door to connection. You are opening a door to deeper, more authentic relationships—with others and with yourself. You are saying, “My needs matter too,” and that is an act of self-love.

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what is emdr and how does it help with anxiety?
EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, Women's Health, Nervous System, Somatics, Mind Body, Stress reduction, Self Care, Confidence, Resilience, Depression Erica Barton EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, Women's Health, Nervous System, Somatics, Mind Body, Stress reduction, Self Care, Confidence, Resilience, Depression Erica Barton

what is emdr and how does it help with anxiety?

EMDR works with your brain to address the root causes of anxiety, not just the symptoms. Instead of just managing the anxious thoughts or sensations, EMDR helps uncover and reprocess the experiences or beliefs that might be fueling your anxiety.

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