NEW HOPE HEALING BLOG

It was not until I was in graduate school for occupational therapy (OT) that I realized I probably could have used OT as a kid. I was a picky eater, clumsy, accident prone, and didn’t like completing certain fine motor activities such as cutting with scissors.

In EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, the child is guided to revisit distressing memories that may be “blocked” in their mind, but instead of focusing only on the details, they are also guided to use bilateral stimulation—typically in the form of guided eye movements, taps, or sounds.

Family therapy can be a highly effective way to address and resolve issues within a family unit, improve communication, and strengthen relationships.