Trauma and EMDR

Articles on EMDR therapy, trauma-informed care, psychological safety, attachment and paced trauma recovery.

2026-08-11

Navigating the Fear of Being “Too Much”: Attachment and Neurodivergence

Bandai Choi Trauma and EMDR attachment trauma neurodivergent adults, EMDR therapy, fear of being too much adhd autism, rejection sensitive dysphoria, relational trauma

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Ever feel a persistent impulse to hold back your enthusiasm or emotional needs? Discover how relational feedback can shape attachment patterns and how therapy can support self-compassion.

2026-08-05

Why Do I Freeze When Overwhelmed? Understanding the Window of Tolerance

Bandai Choi Trauma and EMDR emotional regulation, hyperarousal hypoarousal, window of tolerance anxiety, window of tolerance overwhelmed

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Ever feel like stress either makes your mind race or completely shuts you down? Discover how Dan Siegel’s Window of Tolerance framework explains overwhelm.

2026-08-03

Getting Ready for EMDR: Why Preparation & Grounding Come First in Trauma Recovery

Bandai Choi Trauma and EMDR EMDR preparation, EMDR therapy, grounding skills, psychological safety, what happens before EMDR

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Curious about what happens before EMDR therapy begins? Discover how Phase 2 preparation and grounding skills are introduced.

2026-08-03

EMDR or Trauma-Focused CBT? How Treatment Options Are Discussed in Melbourne

Bandai Choi Trauma and EMDR EMDR therapy, EMDR vs trauma focused CBT Australia, relational trauma, trauma psychologist Melbourne, trauma-focused CBT

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Wondering about EMDR or trauma-focused CBT? Learn how cognitive restructuring and bilateral reprocessing options are discussed in Melbourne.

2026-08-01

What Does Trauma-Informed Therapy Mean in Practice?

Bandai Choi Trauma and EMDR ACT therapy, EMDR therapy, psychological safety, trauma informed, trauma-informed therapy

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Curious about trauma-informed therapy in Melbourne? Discover how trauma-informed care prioritizes safety, choice, and collaborative pacing over re-living past pain.

2026-08-01

Is EMDR Therapy Only for Severe PTSD? How It Supports Attachment and Relational Trauma

Bandai Choi Trauma and EMDR attachment trauma, EMDR therapy, relational trauma, trauma informed

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Discover how EMDR therapy supports recovery from childhood attachment patterns and relational trauma. Learn about gentle preparation, pacing, and core beliefs.

2026-07-29