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INSIGHTS & REFLECTIONS
The Blog
Thoughts on neurodivergence, trauma healing, unraveling the Christian mindset to find agency, and the journey toward self-understanding.
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Understanding Values and Needs
unmet needs don't just disappear. They show up in your behavior, often in ways that feel confusing or out of character. When safety needs aren't met, you might experience chronic anxiety, hypervigilance, or difficulty trusting others, even in situations that are objectively safe. When love and belonging needs go unmet, you might find yourself being excessively clingy in relationships, or alternatively, pushing people away before they can reject you .

Lynn Goodwin
May 285 min read


Understanding Autistic Burnout: A Brief Look
Listen, life is hard as a late discovered Autistic adult and Autistic Burnout can sneak up on us if we are not already maintaining consistent routines and working through our late-discovery traumas.

Lynn Goodwin
May 283 min read


Neurodivergence Briefly Explained
Neurodivergent describes an individual whose brain and nervous system develop or operate in ways that differ from what a given culture considers “typical.” Neurotypical describes someone whose development and processing fit more closely with those social expectations.

Lynn Goodwin
Apr 205 min read


The 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy
True EMDR therapists aren't just waving hands in your face and expecting magic. Discover the evidence-based 8-phase rhythm of EMDR therapy and how it helps heal trauma and restore safety in the body and mind.

Lynn Goodwin
Mar 204 min read


Interoceptive Awareness: Building Self-Trust Through Inner Connection
Do you ever feel disconnected from your body’s signals? Learn how building interoceptive awareness can help you recognize internal cues like hunger, tension, and emotional safety—a vital step in self-discovery and trauma recovery for neurodivergent adults.

Lynn Goodwin
Mar 154 min read


Discovering Self-Energy: A Trauma-Informed and Somatic IFS Perspective
What does it mean to lead from your 'Self'? Discover the concept of Self-Energy—a calm, curious, and compassionate state of being. Learn how this trauma-informed IFS approach helps neurodivergent adults navigate internal 'parts' and find a sense of grounded safety

Lynn Goodwin
Feb 263 min read


Positive Resourcing in EMDR Therapy
Did you know your brain can rewire itself for resilience? Discover how Positive Resourcing in EMDR therapy uses neuroplasticity to strengthen neural networks of safety, calm, and confidence.

Lynn Goodwin
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Understanding Trauma-Informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
What if your 'inner critic' is actually trying to protect you? Explore the gentle, non-pathologizing world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how it helps trauma survivors heal through curiosity and self-compassion.

Lynn Goodwin
Dec 2, 20252 min read


How Bilateral Stimulation Works in EMDR Therapy
Discover the science of Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) in EMDR therapy. Learn how alternating left-right movements help the brain 'digest' distressing memories and restore a sense of safety and calm.

Lynn Goodwin
Dec 2, 20254 min read
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