Vania’s Musings
A Psychologist’s Blog about
EMDR and other things
Re-Knitting Your Blanket: How EMDR Therapy Turns Life’s Mess Into Comfort
Ever feel like life has handed you a blanket that’s more “holes” than “whole”? Frayed edges, tangled yarn, and no matter how you wrap it, you’re still cold? What if I told you there’s a way to unravel that mess, smooth it out, and re-knit it into something warm and cozy? Welcome to the delightful and surprisingly healing process of EMDR therapy. It’s like the world’s most satisfying craft project—but for your mind.
“She’ll be right mate” or on professional support for EMDR therapists
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have a special way of seeing the world. Our culture is shaped by the resilient, down-to-earth attitudes of early settlers, and it shows up in everyday language.
The Unshakable Strength of Triangles: A Lesson from EMDR Crisis Interventions
Ah, Google—our trusty go-to for life’s burning questions! And once again, it’s confirmed something I’ve known since my school days: the triangle is the most stable shape around. Why? Because it’s strong, balanced, and perfectly distributes forces across all three sides. It’s why triangles hold up everything from bridges to towers—and, it turns out, even some of our best ideas!
Landing on My Feet or on Life and EMDR Podcast
Last year, I had the privilege to participate in a relatively new Bulgarian podcast titled "Flip the Coin", where I discussed my life and professional evolution. The discussion was primarily focused on my work in the field of EMDR therapy and its transformational effect on individuals' reintegration into their personal and community life.
ABC vs "War and Peace": EMDR Basic Training vs Upskilling
Greetings from Wintry Aotearoa, New Zealand!
Our land stretches over 1600 km, weaving black ice, snow-capped peaks, and the occasional (or frequent) downpour, alongside a curious blend of gumboots and jandals (flip-flops), depending on your location.
Passing the Baton: The Relay of EMDR Conferences
Greetings from beautiful Aotearoa/New Zealand.
As winter settles here and the Northern Hemisphere basks in summer, we anticipate the upcoming excitement of the Olympic Games in France, celebrating unity and excellence.
An Introduction
Welcome to my new adventure, my blog titled: “Vania’s Musings (EMDR and other things)”.
This blog came to life after almost 20 years of practice as a psychologist with about 15 of them using EMDR therapy as one of my main treatment modalities (along with the CBT).