Episode 17 - Christina Knudsen
Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended.
Christina Knudsen is a Licensed Clinical Social worker who specializes in treating trauma. She is obsessed with yoga, her dog and her husband. They live and work in their RV, traveling the country. Currently they are in Arizona and are enjoying the beautiful weather while they explore the Flagstaff area, before heading back “home” to Spokane for a brief stay.
On today’s episode, Christina talks about what led to her and her husband living in their RV and traveling the country, but more importantly, she breaks down what EMDR is and how you might find it helpful in your own healing journey. Christina walks us through the process and what you can expect should you decide to pursue EMDR. Finally, she gives us some great resources and things to think about when facing our own trauma healing.
If you are interested in checking out Christina’s private practice, Santosha Therapy, you can find her on Instagram at santosha_counseling or HERE
.Topics Christina mentions:
*Christina shares this YouTube video to help you learn more about containers and container exercises
*If you’re ready to start EMDR therapy, you can find a therapist near you at www.EMDRIA.org or www.psychologytoday.com
*Check out Christina’s instagram for tips, tools and ideas about moving forward in your health
*Use EMDR Bilateral Music (make sure you use headphones) as a tool to regulate your nervous system
*Look into guided imagery, yoga, journaling, and art/creative outlets to help stay regulated whether in between sessions or just in general
*Christina recommends the book Invisible Heroes as an easy read to learn more about trauma and healing
*Yin Yoga or Restorative Yoga is a great tool to use to help slow the nervous system
*Christina enjoys listening to the podcast, Therapist Uncensored, as they have a lot of information on so many different topics about therapy
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