Chances are you have heard of EMDR before. It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a body-based technique that works with the trauma that gets stored in our long-term memory. EMDR unlocks the nervous system where the trauma gets stuck by using bilateral stimulation which can be eye movement, a light bar, taps, and tones. It’s pretty weird, and it works! Our therapists are certified in EMDR, and Teela is certified in Advanced EMDR, which means that she can support people with the Recent Evente Protocol, Group EMDR and Couples EMDR.

At RTPC we love to challenge the language we use, and the societal norms, expectations, and pressures that are placed on parents. You might even catch that we have a bit of a social justice advocate edge to us. That is a reflection of the Narrative therapy practices we use. nf Narrative Therapy’s motto is “the problem is the problem, the person is not the problem.” It helps people to externalize the issue they are struggling with instead of viewing themselves as the issue. It supports the survivor in reclaiming their story and telling it in a way that works for them.

Compassion-Focused Therapy is transformative, and some of the most challengingwork one can do. It helps clients to understand the importance of fostering self-compassion within ourselves and clients, which supports people in challenging their inner-critic, their perfectionist, the one that so many of us are exhausted by. Instead of encouraging the focus to be on self-esteem which is actually about being perfect and competing with others, Compassion-focused therapy supports the client in learning how to love themselves, flaws and all. It is some of the most difficult work you will do and the most rewarding.

The areas that we support people in often see relationship struggles popping up on top of other stressors they are trying to manage. Couples therapy does not have to be a last resource, but a tool you utilize to help you stay on top of communication, tools, techniques and support when things get tough. The Gottman Method is the modality in which Tamara (Gottman Level 1 and 2) and Nasim (Level 1) are trained. The Gottman Method helps couples to be able to manage marital relationships and develop problem-solving skills. These skills make couples more flexible in their relationships and help them achieve a high degree of emotional stability and a peaceful life.