Brainspotting is a powerful mind-body approach that helps you access your brain’s natural ability to heal, grow, and create. It’s based on a simple truth: where you look affects how you feel. By gently guiding your eyes to specific “brainspots,” you can tap into the deeper part of your brain where old memories, emotions, and even creative potential are stored.

My heart broke twice. Two people I deeply cared about took their final breaths after long and grueling battles with devastating health...

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Introduction: For many women, getting sober is not the end of the healing journey—it’s the beginning. Beneath the surface of addiction...

Narrative hypnosis and regressive hypnosis are two distinct approaches within the field of hypnotherapy, differing significantly in their focus and techniques. Here's a breakdown of their key differences:

"Rose-colored glasses" experiences can deeply affect how we perceive our past, present, and even our future in our recovery journey. Here's what you may want or need to know when looking at present time perceptions that will be your stepping stones in recovery.

Finding one's purpose is a deeply personal and often evolving journey. There's no single right way, but here are 100 avenues, perspectives, and practices that can help you explore and uncover what truly resonates with you:

What are the different types of women survivors? Do the majority of dysfunctional or abuse of childhood affect how many end up adapting...

Hi, I’m Sheryl Boyle—and I’ve been in active recovery for 41 years. Sharing my story isn’t easy, but I know it’s necessary. If opening up...

As women in recovery "Rose-colored glasses experiences" can deeply affect how we perceive our past, present, and recovery journey. Here's...

The term"glimmers" was coined by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana, who specializes in treating complex trauma. She describes glimmers as "tiny moments of goodness that are all around us" that help our nervous system remember that regulation, safety, and connection are possible, even amidst suffering.

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Coloring isn’t just for kids—it’s a powerful tool for stress relief, mindfulness, and even trauma healing.

We live in a time of unprecedented flux. From economic anxieties to political polarization, and persistent social unrest, the United...

The Healing Power of Laughter: Why Laughing is Good for Your Mental Health

Dissociation can be a challenging experience, leaving you feeling disconnected from your thoughts, feelings, or even your surroundings....

At Empowering to Thrive PLLC, we are dedicated to providing effective, evidence-based therapies to help our clients overcome mental...

At Empowering to Thrive PLLC, we understand that choosing the right mental health professional is a crucial decision. Your journey to...

At Empowering To Thrive PLLC, we believe in harnessing the power of various therapeutic techniques to aid in healing trauma and fostering...