EMDR vs Talk Therapy and Somatic Therapy: Which Is Right for You?

by Mondraye Meneses | Oct 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

If you’ve been looking for trauma therapy, you’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of different approaches. EMDR. Talk therapy. Somatic therapy. CBT. Trauma-focused therapy. And if you’re already overwhelmed, having to figure out which one you...

Shame and Trauma: Why It Sticks and How Therapy Helps You Release It

by Mondraye Meneses | Oct 1, 2026 | Trauma Education, Uncategorized

Sometimes shame and trauma doesn’t sound like, “I did something wrong.” It sounds like: “There must be something wrong with me.” “I should have known better.” “Why did I let that happen?” “If people really knew me, they wouldn’t want me around.” After...

Starting Trauma Therapy in Alberta: A Practical Guide to Finding the Right Fit

by Mondraye Meneses | Sep 18, 2026 | Uncategorized

Searching for a trauma therapy in Alberta can feel surprisingly overwhelming. You might know that something isn’t working anymore. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, intrusive memories, relationship patterns, emotional shutdown, hypervigilance, or the...

The Window of Tolerance: Understanding Your Nervous System’s Comfort Zone

by Mondraye Meneses | Sep 4, 2026 | Trauma Education, Uncategorized

Have You Noticed Your Reactions Don’t Always Match the Moment? You’re at the grocery store and someone taps your shoulder to ask where the milk is. Your heart jumps into your throat. A car alarm goes off down the street and you feel like your body’s...

Is an EMDR Intensive Right for You? Six Questions to Ask First

by Mondraye Meneses | Aug 25, 2026 | Trauma Education, Uncategorized

EMDR Intensive Edmonton: A Faster Path to Trauma Recovery If you’ve been thinking about doing trauma work but dreading the idea of weekly therapy for the next two years, you’re not alone. A lot of people reach out asking the same thing: “Is there a...