Introducing Fergus Vaughan: A Social Work Professional Dedicated to Empowering Others
In the realm of social work, Fergus Vaughan stands out as a seasoned professional whose journey has been shaped by empathy, resilience, and a profound commitment to serving others. With a career spanning over a decade, Fergus's path to becoming a respected...
Unlocking Childhood Dissociation: Amanda’s Reflections Upon Reading Ana Gomez’s Masterful Summary
With an EMDR Canada membership, therapists also become EMDRIA members and have access to the Go With That Magazine. This magazine’s articles are written by leading EMDR clinicians, providing succinct, clinically informative EMDR guidance for working with a wide range...
Benefits of EMDR Therapy vs Traditional Psychotherapy
Looking to begin therapy can be a daunting prospect. Not only is there a lot of stigma around seeking support that can make it hard to make that initial request, there are so many different forms of therapies out there that it can be hard to know where to...
Introducing Meagen Knapek: A Compassionate Advocate for Children’s Mental Health
In the realm of child and family therapy, Meagen Knapek stands out as a dedicated and experienced professional. With a strong academic background and a passion for helping children navigate their mental health challenges, Meagen's journey into the field of social work...
Introducing Michelle McIntyre: A Dedicated Advocate for Trauma-Informed Therapy
Michelle McIntyre is a seasoned professional in the field of social work and psychotherapy, with a career that spans over two decades. Her journey into this field is a testament to her dedication to helping others and her continuous pursuit of knowledge and growth....
Demystifying the AIP Model: A Practical Guide for EMDR Therapists
Despite the success of my EMDR Basic Training instructors, I remember feeling completely intimidated by Francine Shapiro’s brilliant overview of the “Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model”. It took considerable EMDR practice for me to more fully appreciate how...
Introducing Hannah Kipp: A Compassionate Advocate for Children and Families
Hannah Kipp is a dedicated and passionate registered social worker who has focused her career on supporting children and their families. With a robust academic background and extensive professional experience, Hannah's commitment to her clients is evident in every...
Introducing Alicia Farr: Nurturing Healing Paths Through Compassionate Therapy
In the intricate realm of mental health professionals, Alicia Farr emerges as a guiding light, weaving compassion and expertise into her therapeutic practice. With a steadfast dedication to her clients' well-being, Alicia's journey into the field of psychotherapy has...
Engaging Teens in EMDR Therapy: Building Trust and Healing
As a psychotherapy treatment designed to reduce the distress caused by traumatic memories and address emotional and behavioural concerns, EMDR is the foundational therapeutic model utilized at Dr. Amanda Bell and Associates (DABA). All of our staff are trained EMDR...
Exploring Healing Pathways: The Integration of EMDR and Prescriptive Play Therapy for Children
Play therapy, specifically prescriptive play therapy, is a foundational approach used at Dr. Amanda Bell and Associates (DABA). Prescriptive play therapy is an integrative approach, which allows therapists to work with individual children to identify and address their...