10/05/2024
As a therapist conducting thousands of EMDR sessions, I've witnessed countless transformations, but none quite as profound as the shift from restrictive to expansive love.
This shift is a universal theme that emerges in every single EMDR session I facilitate, emphasizing its fundamental importance in our emotional well-being.
I remember when I first started this journey myself, as a client of EMDR. The idea of letting go of the rigid rules I'd learned about love and worthiness felt really scary.
This fear is something I see reflected in my clients' eyes during our EMDR work, as we begin to challenge deeply ingrained patterns.
What if I become selfish? What if I lose control?
These were the questions that haunted me then, and I hear them echoed in session after session with clients as we work through the EMDR process.
But the truth is, while there's something scary about that change, the other side is pretty amazing. This is what I strive to help my clients discover through EMDR therapy.
When we dare to love ourselves expansively, we open up a world of authenticity and joy. We learn to trust our instincts, honor our feelings, and embrace our quirks.
This is the essence of the work we do in EMDR—reprogramming our minds to embrace a more expansive, authentic way of being.
This journey ripples out into every relationship we have. In EMDR sessions, we often see how this shift toward expansive self-love transforms not only the individual but their entire relational landscape.
It’s a beautiful thing to watch.
Yes, it's scary to challenge the restrictive love patterns we've known all our lives. But I promise you, the view from the other side is beautiful. This is what keeps me passionate about EMDR therapy—witnessing this transformation session after session.
It's a place where we can truly know ourselves, trust ourselves, and love ourselves just as we are. This is the ultimate goal of our EMDR work—to help each person find this place of expansive self-love.
Whether you're considering EMDR therapy or simply exploring the concept of expansive love, know that this journey, while challenging, holds the potential for profound personal transformation. It's a universal theme for a reason—because it speaks to the core of our human experience and our deepest needs for love and acceptance.
Note: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy. If you’re experiencing difficulties, please seek guidance from a licensed mental health provider.
