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.
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).