Manes For Change

02/01/2026

01/30/2026

💡 Ways to Prepare Your Nervous System Before EMDR

Starting trauma work can feel intimidating—but preparation is key. Normalizing safety and readiness helps your nervous system feel supported before processing. Here are three ways to get ready:

1️⃣ Grounding & Breathing: Practice slow, intentional breaths or grounding exercises daily. This helps your nervous system stay regulated during sessions.

2️⃣ Check In With Your Support System: Make sure you have trusted people you can reach out to after a session. Feeling connected off the therapy table makes a huge difference.

3️⃣ Set Your Intention: Take a moment to acknowledge why you’re doing this work. Focusing on your goals—healing, relief, reclaiming your life—helps your nervous system feel safe and motivated.

✅ Trauma work isn’t about rushing—it’s about creating a safe container for healing. Preparing your nervous system before EMDR sets the stage for deeper, lasting change.

01/28/2026

💡 Why Trauma Doesn’t ‘Just Go Away’

Many people think that if they “ignore” trauma, it will eventually disappear. But the truth is… trauma doesn’t work that way.

Unprocessed trauma stays stored in the nervous system, often long after the event has passed. It can show up as:
• Anxiety or hypervigilance
• Emotional numbness
• Irritability or anger
• Difficulty connecting with others
• Chronic stress or tension

Even years later, your body and mind may react as if the threat is still present—your nervous system remembers, even if your conscious mind tries to move on.

The good news?!?! Trauma can be reprocessed and healed. Approaches like EMDR work with the nervous system to release stored trauma, so you can finally feel calm, present, and in control again.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means your body and mind can finally let go of the hold trauma has had on your life. 💙

01/25/2026

✨ Behind the Scenes: Why I Love EMDR Intensives ✨

One of the most rewarding parts of my work is witnessing the power of intensive EMDR therapy.

Intensives create a unique space—a focused, safe container—where people can fully engage with their healing. It’s different from weekly therapy because clients have the time, energy, and support to dive deep, process trauma, and create lasting change.

I love seeing clients experience breakthroughs that have been out of reach for months—or even years. The nervous system relaxes, old patterns shift, and relief sets in in a way that’s almost tangible.

Being part of that process is a privilege. It’s why I do what I do: helping people reclaim their lives, reconnect with themselves, and finally leave trauma where it belongs—in the past. 💙

01/22/2026

💭 Weekly EMDR vs. Intensive EMDR – What’s the Difference?

Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone… and neither does healing. Here’s a quick breakdown:

✨ Pacing:
• Weekly EMDR = sessions spread over weeks/months
• Intensive EMDR = multiple sessions in just a few consecutive days

✨ Focus:
• Weekly = time to reflect and integrate between sessions
• Intensive = keeps your nervous system in a focused state for deeper processing

✨ Time Commitment:
• Weekly = fits around your busy schedule
• Intensive = requires dedicated days—but the payoff can be huge!

✨ Results:
• Weekly = steady progress
• Intensive = often rapid symptom relief

Both approaches work—but if you’re ready for concentrated healing, an intensive EMDR might be the right fit. 💙

01/19/2026

Your nervous system doesn't reset automatically. You can try small, intentional grounding tools to help recharge and reset.

1. Breate with intention, noticing your inhale and exhale.
2. Move your body, even if it's only a minute or two.
3. Disconnect briefly - step away from everything, including the screens.
4. Journal - offload your thoughts onto paper
5. Connect to others - Animals or humans can both aid in coregulating the nervous system
6. Ground to your senses - noticing 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 you taste.

Try one tip before your next shift and notice the difference.

01/17/2026

Trauma doesn’t always look like “falling apart.”

For many high-functioning adults, trauma shows up as:
• Staying busy so you don’t have to feel, or grabbing a drink to "relax"
• Being irritable or on edge with people you care about
• Emotional numbness—good and bad feelings feel muted
• Chronic stress, tension, or never being able to fully relax

On the outside, you’re reliable, capable, and holding it together.
On the inside, your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe.

This isn’t weakness.
It’s your brain doing exactly what it learned to do in order to survive.
It's trauma inside of a high functioning body, and your body wants to heal.

01/14/2026

EMDR isn’t about reliving trauma—it’s about helping your brain finish what it couldn’t during survival mode.

Just like a broken bone or a cut, our bodies are able to heal. Our brains are no different, just another part of the body that knows how to heal - just sometimes needs a little help (like a cast, or stiches, or EMDR).

EMDR therapy helps the brain reprocess past memories that are stuck back "then and there" with all the active visuals, senses, and emotions that cause the current pain.

Providing the brain with some extra support through therapy aids in it's own healing powers. Allowing those painful experiences to be stored in the past memory network and not the present.

With EMDR you don't have to relive the experience - you reprocess it and move forward.

01/06/2026

I have a few current openings for half-day and full-day intensives this month. Reach out if you are interested to learn more and to see if an intensive session is right for you!

12/31/2025

Your mind has incredible power 🌾✨

Daily affirmations and intentional thoughts help rewire your brain, building a more positive and resilient mindset. Even small shifts - pausing to notice what you’re grateful for, reframing challenges, or celebrating tiny wins- can add up to meaningful transformation over time 🌱

💬 This week, try adding one positive affirmation to your day. Notice how it gently shifts your perspective, even in the smallest moments 🌟

12/30/2025

As we approach the new year, it’s easy to feel the weight of unresolved stress or trauma still lingering 🌾✨

EMDR intensives offer a private, focused way to help your brain process overwhelming emotions safely and effectively. In just a few consecutive days, you can:
✨ Release what has been holding you back
✨ Reduce intrusive thoughts and hypervigilance
✨ Reconnect with emotional balance and clarity 🌱

💬 January intensive openings are limited. Take the first step toward relief and schedule your free 15-minute consultation today: https://manesforchange.clientsecure.me/

12/29/2025

Creating meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight 🌾✨

Start with one small habit at a time. Whether it’s journaling, moving your body, practicing gratitude, or saving a little each week, consistency compounds. Layer new habits onto routines you already have, creating a chain reaction that supports growth and resilience 🌱

💬 Today, pick one small habit to start or strengthen. Track it, reflect on your progress, and notice the shift it brings over time 🌟