Think you can’t do EMDR because you don’t remember everything? You don’t need a perfect story for your brain to heal. Here’s why EMDR still works—even when memory doesn’t.

If the idea of trauma therapy makes your stomach drop because you imagine sitting in a room and recounting every painful detail—you’re not alone.  For many people, the fear of telling their whole story is one of the biggest barriers to getting help. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is different. It doesn’t require you to narrate every moment of what happened. In fact, it works even when words fail . Our brains file memories and events more like a web than

If you’ve ever apologized to your therapist because your brain “went somewhere random,” you are not alone. What you see as off-track  is often the brain doing exactly what it is designed to do: making sense of your lived experience. Clients tell me all the time: “I know this doesn’t make sense, but suddenly I thought about something from years ago…” or "I'm sorry, I'm jumpi They worry they’re unfocused, disorganized, or “too much.” But from an EMDR perspective , this is not a

Embodied Educators Series | 3 Rivers Counselling If you’ve ever walked into your classroom and thought: “I cannot teach right now — they’re already gone,” you’re not imagining it.And you’re not failing. What you’re experiencing isn’t a classroom management   problem.It ’s a nervous system problem  — yours, theirs, the whole room.And once you understand that, everything starts to make sense. 1. The Classroom Moment You Know in Your Body It’s early afternoon.Your shoulders have

The size of a child's emotions doesn't always seem to match their own size! Parenting Kids with Big Emotions Is Brave Work Let’s be real:...

When we struggle with cognitive defusion it can feel like our thoughts hold a lot of power and we often react from this hooked place. Have you ever noticed how your brain can sound like a bossy know-it-all? “You can’t handle this.” “If you don’t do it perfectly, you’ll fail.” “Everyone will think you’re weak.” "You're not good enough." " Everyone is judging you right now." When these thoughts show up, they don’t just float by. They hook you. Suddenly, you’re believing them, r

Rather than fighting, in ACT we learn it's possible to drop the gloves! When anxiety or sadness shows up, most of us try to get rid of it...

The Embodied Educators Series When a student is tired, hungry, anxious, or overwhelmed, their nervous system sends one clear message: “I...

Overthinking is something that happens to everyone. “I can’t stop thinking. My worries keep looping. I feel trapped.” Sound familiar? If...

Anxious, Overwhelmed, stuck in looping thoughts When Your Thoughts Hold You Hostage Do you ever feel trapped in your own mind—like your...

Looking for SSP support? Here's what to know before you begin. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)  is an evidence-based, listening therapy designed to support emotional regulation, nervous system flexibility, and resilience. With more and more individuals discovering the benefits of this powerful tool, one of the most common questions we hear is: “How do I choose the right SSP provider?” If you’re seeking SSP listening therapy online , it’s important to understand that not all

FAQ with 3 Rivers Counselling - SSP Providers If you're exploring ways to support your nervous system, reduce anxiety, or improve emotional regulation, you may have come across something called the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) . At 3 Rivers Counselling, we offer Quiet Mind , our uniquely designed SSP program, to clients across Canada and internationally. Below, we’ve answered the most frequently asked questions to help you decide if SSP is right for you. Experiencing the sup

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The first time I walked into a counselling appointment, I was a ball of nerves. I didn't know what to expect. I didn't have any real...

“Self-compassion allows us to be with ourselves as we are in all of our brokenness. Fierce compassion calls on us to be brave, to take...

by Brittany Rickett CCC, LCT-C - 3 Rivers Counselling What are Values? "When you go through life guided by your values, not only do you...

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