The 8-Week Therapy Journal

Discover our new 8-Week Therapy Journal. A downloadable PDF guide created by Justine Briggs to help you deepen your healing journey between and beyond your sessions.

Sometimes, a story moves me so deeply that a small tear escapes—just subtle enough not to be seen, but felt. My clients sense that I’m with them, not just professionally, but humanly.

Is there a harsh, critical voice in your head that holds you back? This Inner Critic is often a protective shield formed from past experiences. In this post, we explore where this voice comes from and how therapies like EMDR can help you get to the root of it, allowing you to find a new, more compassionate way of relating to yourself.

This post introduces a core therapeutic concept, the "Window of Tolerance," which is highly relevant to EMDR and trauma work. It positions Explore Heal Grow as a source of expert, practical information and gently guides the reader toward seeking professional support.

What is EMDR? In simple terms, it’s a structured therapy that helps your brain heal from distressing life experiences. If you feel like your past is constantly impacting your present, it may be due to a 'stuck' memory. Read on to learn how EMDR can help your brain file that memory away properly, releasing its emotional weight and allowing you to feel free.