The 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy-Moving from the past today towards a healthy, happy future
The initial sessions of EMDR entail a thorough assessment, a discussion of memories that the client wants to target and improving the...
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Welcome to our Blog...
We are happy to blog on anything EMDR, Therapy, Coaching, Wellness, Coping Strategies, etc. and welcome curious requests. If you would like to learn more about our collective passions,
Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- 3 days ago
- 1 min
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy developed by Marsha M. Linehan to treat individuals with...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Aug 24
- 1 min
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that focuses on addressing and changing unhelpful thought patterns and...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- May 20
- 2 min
How is Hypnosis delivered in therapy and is it Effective?
Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique that involves inducing a trance-like state of heightened focus and suggestibility in order to...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Benefits of EMDR for Chronic Pain
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a psychotherapy approach primarily known for its effectiveness in treating...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Couples Counselling
The purpose of couples counselling is multifaceted, aiming to address various aspects of a relationship and support the couple in...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Dual Awareness in EMDR
Dual awareness is a concept used in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. In EMDR, dual awareness refers to the...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Jan 28
- 4 min
What does BLS mean for EMDR?
Despite the name Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, eye movement is not a necessary part of EMDR. Tactile and Auditory...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Dec 10, 2023
- 2 min
Online EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach that can be conducted either in person or online. While...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Dec 10, 2023
- 2 min
Requirements for Online EMDR Therapy
Online EMDR therapy appointments can be easily set up and we are happy to support you with this process. Your well-being, privacy and...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Nov 21, 2023
- 2 min
EMDR Therapy for Trauma Treatment
LET ME BEGIN WITH HOW I EXPLAIN TRAUMA The word trauma has become very widely used in pop culture and people understand it to mean...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
How Would I Benefit from Intensive EMDR Therapy?
Eye-Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can be conducted either intensively or weekly. The benefits of an EMDR...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Oct 2, 2023
- 6 min
5 ways to manage when you are losing control of your thoughts, feelings and choices...
A. The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique can be very effective for grounding during an especially stressful moment. If possible, take a seat,...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Oct 2, 2023
- 2 min
Can EMDR help reduce my anxiety?
Although our main counselling approach at Mental Blocks is Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, most of our...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Sep 24, 2023
- 3 min
Trauma.......how does it come to be?
Trauma is something that may happen so quickly and suddenly that we do not even realize what has happened. While many people are able to...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Sep 24, 2023
- 3 min
Making Sense of the Counselling Designations Within BC
In British Columbia (BC), Canada, there are several counselling designations and regulatory bodies that oversee the practice of...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Sep 24, 2023
- 4 min
How do I prepare for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy?
Preparing for EMDR therapy is an important step to make the most of your sessions and ensure a safe, effective therapeutic process....
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Nov 27, 2022
- 2 min
Actor Jonah Hill takes people inside his own psychotherapy sessions in the movie 'Stutz'
Actor-director Jonah Hill seeks to demystify psychotherapy by taking people inside his own sessions in “Stutz,” a simple but emotionally...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Nov 25, 2022
- 1 min
Dr Gabor Maté on the Connection between Stress & Disease
One of the world’s most sought after and celebrated physicians, Dr. Gabor Maté is the leading expert on the role the mind-body connection...
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Sally-Anne Haug RCC, Cert EMDR Therapist
- Nov 25, 2022
- 1 min
Trauma & Memory Systems with Dr Peter Levine
Discover what memory is with Dr. Peter Levine as he talks about Trauma and Memory Systems. What do we mean by memory? Memory is...
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