<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[EMDR Integrative Counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialized  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, British Columbia, and online across Canada. In-person and virtual counselling for trauma, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout, grief, and relationship challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:27:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Actually Look Like in Relationships | EMDR Therapy Vancouver &#38; Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attachment theory has become increasingly well known in recent years, and for good reason. Understanding your attachment patterns can be one of the most useful ways to understand your relationships, emotional responses, and the ways your nervous system responds to closeness and connection. However, attachment is often simplified online into categories or personality labels. The reality is much more nuanced. Attachment patterns are not fixed identities. They are learned survival strategies...]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/anxious-avoidant-attachment-emdr-therapy-vancouver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a026dfc2fe6e98eed431726</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:11:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_344b79fa45544bf7b3fedc7808e5d865~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Window of Tolerance and Why Does It Matter in Therapy? | EMDR Therapy in Vancouver and Online Across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have ever been in therapy and heard your therapist talk about staying within the window of tolerance, you may have wondered what that actually means and why it matters. You may also have experienced moments in therapy where emotions felt overwhelming, memories felt too intense, or you found yourself completely shut down and disconnected without having the language to explain what was happening. The window of tolerance is one of the most important concepts in trauma therapy, nervous...]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/window-of-tolerance-emdr-therapy-vancouver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a026f90e8ad7aab1e5b049f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:38:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_f7420ade3e884dd8838443a63e4d10e2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is People Pleasing and Where Does It Come From? | EMDR Vancouver &#38; Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[People pleasing is one of those things that looks like a personality trait from the outside but feels like a survival strategy from the inside. It's the person who always says yes. The one who anticipates what everyone else needs before they're asked. The person who finds it almost physically impossible to disappoint someone, even when it comes at a significant personal cost. It's the quiet, exhausting habit of managing everyone else's emotions while ignoring your own. From the outside,...]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/people-pleasing-emdr-vancouver-emdr-bc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a026dc048aeb3fcb23e5106</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:08:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_593fd573f75d41bfb853313c9115c0f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Difference Between a Psychologist and a Counsellor in BC | EMDR Therapist Vancouver &#38; Across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been searching for therapy in Vancouver, EMDR therapy in BC, or mental health support anywhere in British Columbia, you've probably come across a confusing range of professional titles: Psychologist Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) Therapist Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) Social Worker Psychotherapist Understanding the differences can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already trying to find the right support. The good news is that for most people seeking help with...]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/psychologist-vs-counsellor-bc-emdr-therapist-vancouver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a022eb70e085586d479a0f8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:13:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_861f3a12f5344225a4f02f56f15c470e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Emotional Neglect: The Trauma That Has No Name | EMDR Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a kind of trauma that is incredibly difficult to recognize because it is defined by what didn't happen, rather than by what did. There was no single traumatic event. No obvious abuse. By most external measures, your childhood may have looked perfectly normal. And yet, something feels missing. You may struggle to identify your emotions, feel disconnected from yourself, experience chronic emptiness, or wonder why relationships and life never feel as fulfilling as they "should." This...]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/childhood-emotional-neglect-emdr-vancouver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a022e510e085586d479a02c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:47:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_610946e69f4f463f8cab54ea3ce2ea9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens in Your Body During a Panic Attack? How EMDR Therapy Helps You Heal | EMDR Vancouver &#38; Across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, but they're the result of your nervous system activating its survival response—not a sign that you're losing control. Learn what happens in your body during a panic attack and how EMDR therapy in Vancouver and online across BC can help support lasting recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/panic-attacks-emdr-vancouver-online-bc-canada</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a022e3ae8ad7aab1e5a7655</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:58:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_c9bb73da4e8c4c4ea085c1c9ebb473f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Burnout and How Do You Actually Heal From It? A Nervous System &#38; EMDR Therapy Perspective | EMDR Vancouver &#38; Across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnout is more than feeling exhausted—it reflects a nervous system that has been under chronic stress for too long. Learn why rest alone often isn't enough and how EMDR therapy in Vancouver and online across BC can help address the deeper patterns that keep burnout going and support lasting recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/burnout-emdr-vancouver-online-bc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a022e1be8ad7aab1e5a7613</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:24:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_94de172eca2f44d6b110a5c6471f5f08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Cannot Think Your Way Out of Anxiety: How EMDR Therapy Vancouver Helps Calm the Nervous System | Vancouver EMDR &#38; EMDR BC &#38; Across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety is not something you can always think your way out of. Learn how EMDR therapy in Vancouver and online across BC helps address anxiety at the nervous system level, processing the experiences that keep your alarm system activated and helping you feel safer in the present.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/emdr-therapy-vancouver-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a022df7e8ad7aab1e5a75c0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:53:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_3814ae0c3fcb40ef871ec41ad8432032~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_923,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMDR Vancouver Therapy for Fertility Struggles, Pregnancy Loss, and the Grief of Limbo | EMDR Vancouver and Across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a particular kind of grief that comes with fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, and the long, uncertain road of trying to grow a family. It is a grief that often goes unnamed. People around you may not know what to say, or they may offer words that unintentionally minimize what you are carrying. The world often celebrates pregnancies and births, which can make the losses, the waiting, the failed fertility treatments, the miscarriages, and the difficult diagnoses feel profoundly...]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/emdr-fertility-trauma-pregnancy-loss-grief-vancouver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0224c612afbdb2d976ee55</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:08:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_b7e2adc8108344a687c07f0d98bad109~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_928,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Find an EMDR Therapist in Vancouver  &#38; Across Canada | Why Clients Choose to Work With Megan Yerxa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for an EMDR therapist in Vancouver? Learn what credentials matter, why Canadian Certified Counsellor is important, and how to choose the right therapist for trauma recovery in person or online across BC.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/emdr-therapist-vancouver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a022490e8ad7aab1e5a60b7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:19:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_cc05e75a80d244028972c311c52d7c7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_966,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gap Between Knowing and Changing: Why Insight Isn't Always Enough | EMDR Vancouver &#38; Across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knowing why you struggle isn't always enough to heal. Discover how EMDR therapy in Vancouver and online across BC helps the brain and nervous system create lasting change.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/emdr-vancouver-insight-vs-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a021aaa69457e5adb37bb98</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:34:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_87e665ee85e24baf951967fd7ed9ed0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Shame and Why Does It Live in the Body? | EMDR Vancouver and Across BC &#38; Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shame isn't just a thought—it lives in the body and nervous system. Learn how EMDR therapy in Vancouver and online across BC helps heal trauma, toxic shame, and self-worth.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/emdr-vancouver-shame-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a021a94618ba45174fa48cf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:59:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_877e304fed5f4f3284655d34188a68f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Parts: Why Different Parts of You Respond Differently to Healing | EMDR Vancouver &#38; Across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever feel like different parts of you are pulling in opposite directions? Learn how EMDR therapy in Vancouver and online across BC helps heal trauma with compassion and curiosity.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/emdr-vancouver-trauma-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a021a7f48aeb3fcb23d9bc2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:40:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_9cf076276f5944b4a98c75578a800735~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMDR for Couples: How It Works and Who It Helps | EMDR Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relationships often trigger old wounds that have nothing to do with the present. Learn how EMDR therapy in Vancouver and online across BC helps couples heal trauma, improve communication, and create healthier relationship patterns.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/emdr-vancouver-couples-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a021a6a0e085586d4797354</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:09:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_0bab30aa4d034e0a86f3d03b76df693b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Standard Mindfulness Sometimes Doesn't Work—And What to Do Instead | EMDR Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mindfulness isn't always calming—especially after trauma. Learn why this happens and how EMDR therapy in Vancouver and online across BC helps the nervous system heal safely.]]></description><link>https://www.emdrintegrative.ca/post/emdr-vancouver-mindfulness-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a021a3f2fe6e98eed4260ea</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab2c08_cfc11177291c4d528e96b495d87ab0be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_622,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Yerxa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Complex Trauma and Why Does It Affect So Many People? | EMDR Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people struggle with the effects of complex trauma without realizing its impact. 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Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, dispatchers, corrections officers, nurses, and emergency personnel face situations most people never encounter. They witness trauma, crisis, injury, loss, and human suffering on a regular basis while continuing to perform under extraordinary pressure. Over time, that exposure can take a significant toll on both the nervous system and overall wellbeing. 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