Based on your needs and your treatment plan, your sessions will consist of a 50 minute session with Laura, one on one. You will have freedom to express and share. You will also receive options of skills to try. Laura is a firm believer in equipping each of her clients, empowering them to take action in their own lives and stories. Each week, these skills will be revisited for effective use and adjustment. If you wish and it is appropriate for where you are in your journey, you and Laura may decide to incorporate breath work and movement in you healing. Make sure you are have space and appropriate clothes to allow you to move, unencumbered or revealed.
An important aspect of who you are is often your faith in something greater. Some people find great strength in what they believe, while others have endured great trauma as part of their spiritual journey. In either case, what you believe and how you feel is welcome here. Laura has undergone training throughout her master's education to include spiritual integration in mental health care. She has continued to pursue knowledge and experience in assisting others find the synthesis in their heart, mind and spirit, throughout her career. Taking a compassionate and validating approach, Laura encourages you to incorporate your faith, as you wish in your journey to wellness. Messiness is welcome.
*Though the majority of Laura's clients follow a Christian belief system, Laura does not discriminate against those who do not and welcomes all walks of life. This is an addition to sessions for those who request it.
Discovered by Dr. Francine Shapiro, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is one of the most researched and utilized methods in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other forms of human distress connected to trauma. This includes depression, anxiety, grief/loss, substance use disorders, etc.
For more information visit: emdria.org
In our ever-moving society, it can be hard to slow down. Many people find that they struggle to sit with their own thoughts and experiences. These therapies can compliment the rest of their efforts in treatment as they learn to be actively aware of themselves and their experiences. Clients are taught to tolerate their experience and even see it as a partner in healing, instead of an enemy that drives them to distraction and maladaptive actions. Clients will gain knowledge and awareness of the effect on their bodies, using breath and movement to gain more control. Paired with Mindfulness, this is a powerful intervention and is offered to clients as they feel comfortable.
Please contact Life Renewed Counseling directly to find out about current trauma-sensitive yoga classes being provided.