EMDR Resources

Why Couples Keep Having the Same Fight: The Hidden Trauma Patterns Behind Relationship Conflict (Calgary Guide)

Key Takeaways Many couples are not actually fighting about the surface issue; they are reacting to deeper emotional wounds and nervous system responses. Repetitive arguments often stem from attachment injuries, unresolved trauma, emotional flooding, and unmet needs for safety and connection. Traditional communication strategies may help temporarily, but deeper healing often requires addressing the underlying […]

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EMDR at a Glance

What is trauma? Robert Scaer, MD, says trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. “Any negative life event that occurs in relative helplessness.” As a trauma expert and clinical psychologist who has sat with people who are suffering for over 20 years, I can tell you that trauma is a real thing. Gratefully, I

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