Resources
What is EMDR?
Click here to read more about EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
“EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019). EMDR therapy has even been superior to Prozac in trauma treatment (Van der Kolk et al., 2007). Shapiro and Forrest (2016) share that more than 7 million people have been treated successfully by 110,000 therapists in 130 countries since 2016.”
What is IFS?
Click here to learn more about IFS.
“Internal Family Systems is a powerfully transformative, evidence-based model of psychotherapy. We believe the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing. Our inner parts contain valuable qualities and our core Self knows how to heal, allowing us to become integrated and whole. In IFS all parts are welcome.
IFS is a movement. A new, empowering paradigm for understanding and harmonizing the mind and, thereby, larger human systems. One that can help people heal and helps the world become a more compassionate place.
IFS Institute welcomes all people of any age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, ability, language or cultural background into the Internal Family Systems community. You are welcome here, and all of your parts are welcome too.
The mission of IFS Institute is to bring more Self leadership to the world.”
Recommended apps
INSIGHT TIMER
Click here to download a free app with a useful timer, as well as thousands of guided meditations to choose from.
DAYLIO
Click here to download a free app that lets you track your mood and behavior. Super helpful!
Recommended books
Getting Past Your Past, by Francine Shapiro, PhD
Self-Compassion, by Kristin Neff, PhD
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer, PhD
The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk, MD
No Bad Parts, by Richard Schwartz, PhD
The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron
Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma, by Janina Fisher, PhD
Resources for those with financial hardship
Please contact us to check in about availability for reduced fee sessions. Selena offers a limited number of monthly 60 minute sessions for $20 per session.
Here are further resources for support:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
CIMHS - A free, self-paced CBT program
DRK Beauty Healing - A mental health non-profit organization who supports women and non-binary people of color with access to free and reduced cost therapy sessions
Therapy Aid Coalition - Free and low cost therapy for US healthcare professionals and first responders
Postpartum Support International - Resources, peer support, online groups, and more for those dealing with adjustment to parenting or postpartum depression/anxiety
