A form of focused mindfulness that is both body and mind centered. David Grand, who discovered this technique was trained in both EMDR and Somatic experiencing and accidentally stumbled upon it while utilizing EMDR with a client who had a trauma that wasn't resolving with EMDR. 

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an extensively researched form of therapy that has has demonstrated effectiveness in helping people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. EMDR utilizes dual attention awareness, where the client brings their awareness to the traumatic event while tapping, or moving their eyes at the same time. The process involves gathering history about the traumatic event, then providing tools to the client to help them work through the trauma before starting.

Like members of a family, a person has an entire family of inner parts that can take on extreme roles or subpersonalities. Every part has a positive intent, even if its actions are counterproductive and/or cause dysfunction. Internal Family Systeems therapy aims to heal wounded parts and restore mental balance. The first step is to access the core Self and then, from there, understand the different parts in order to heal them. 

If you’re struggling to feel whole, move on, or find happiness, you're not alone. Negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, and old behavior patterns can hold you back—whether from childhood trauma, past experiences, or unhealed wounds, these emotional blocks may feel impossible to shift on your own.

Traditional talk therapy and self-care strategies can help, but if they haven’t brought lasting change, it may be time to explore deeper, more transformative healing.