Dina is the founder of Insight Counseling. I think her team bio actually says it really well…
”Dina opened Insight Counseling with the intent of creating exactly the type of space where she could go to experience insightful healing, growth, and enhanced health; a place where all people are warmly welcomed, and staff are interested in and committed to their care. Insight Counseling is that place.”
It feels lovely to walk into.
WE TALKED ABOUT…
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapy.
What is EMDR?
“Fast” and “effortless” are two words that are used to describe this therapy… both in Dina’s experience and in reading and conversations that I, Judy, have had with others who have experienced it.
Dina shares her own experience around anxiety that EMDR had a swift effect on resulting in a change in her relationship to anxiety and open water.
You don’t have to know the origin of the trauma (Large or small trauma) to choose this therapy or have it be effective.
Dina has experienced success using EMDR with so many different challenges: depression, PTSD, emotion/food connection, fear, anxiety, and so much more.
BOOKS MENTIONED
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
https://amzn.to/2TydFRY
Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy, by Francine Shapiro
(A book Dina recommends. Not mentioned by name but was referenced)
https://amzn.to/2Q0MKvN
OTHER RESOURCES
To find a therapist not in Duluth, MN or if you need additional resources
To find an EMDR therapist in your area
EMDR.com
OR
if you are interested in training in EMDR
EMDR international association
EMDRIA.org
CONTACT INSIGHT COUNSELING
Dina and the Insight team provide therapy in general and with a breadth of expertiese. They do have focus with grief, trauma, families and couples and of course EMDR.
Offices in Minnesota – Duluth, Hibbing and Virginia
https://www.insightcounselingduluth.com/
Pet Loss and Terminal Illness Support Group
https://www.insightcounselingduluth.com/pet-loss