THERAPIES OFFERED

EMDR THERAPY

You have those funny memories from the past that you share at family events, barbecues with your friends, and with your significant other. Those are not the only memories you have. There are more memories, memories that you don’t share, past experiences you try to stuff down because when you think of them your stomach drops, you get a tightness in your chest, or your whole body feels warm and tense. You find yourself irritable, snappy, and short with the people around you. All of this leads to maladaptive ways to cope such as avoidance, isolation, and over indulgence (work, substances, food, sex, ect). You’ve made several attempts to make changes in your life to get your life back on track and that might include attempts at going to therapy, creating a schedule, increasing healthy habits, but you fall into the same old patterns. This creates a sense of hopelessness, loneliness, shame, and guilt. You want to be better, for yourself and for your loved ones.

Imagine a life where you can connect with yourself without feeling a pit in your stomach, a tightness in your chest, or a warm tense sensation throughout your body. You are no longer trying to avoid yourself and others and you can trust yourself and those around you. You are connected to yourself, your family, your children, and your friends while actually feeling closeness, joy, and love. You are able to be in the present moment, make clear decisions, and follow through with goals, and have a felt sense of accomplishment. You are able to feel the entire spectrum of emotions, including the positive ones instead of only the painful ones. Through the therapy process, you will uncover those positive characteristics that make you you, and do away with the characteristics that are not serving you.

We believe that trauma is at the core of pain and suffering. With a gentle and empathetic approach to treatment, we help guide you to a healthier version of you. We specialize in the treatment of trauma and we are trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. We offer one hour EMDR therapy sessions as well as EMDR Intensive sessions.

WALK & TALK THERAPY

Imagine your feet beneath your body as you move through a clear path ahead, walking underneath the umbrella of green trees, surrounded by green space, and breathing in the fresh New Hampshire air. Walking the path with you, is your therapist, helping you navigate some of the challenges you face in your life. You are feeling the mental benefits of therapy and the physical benefits of movement. For the first time in a long time, you are feeling well again.

People often think that therapy must be contained to the walls of an office.This is one way to participate in therapy, but it is not the only way.  While containment can feel safe and comforting to some, others may feel uncomfortable sitting directly across from a therapist. In cases like this, your therapist might suggest leaving the office to conduct the therapy sessions outside. Incorporating movement like walking, can reduce stress and allow you to reach your therapeutic goals. 

Some of the benefits of Walk and Talk Therapy include a reduction in cortisol levels, positive rapport building, metaphors related to the outdoors and moving forward, and a promotion of creative thinking. Some people report feeling more comfortable with their therapist, feeling motivated outside of session to continue walking, and developing a sense of importance for being outside. Walk and Talk Therapy has the potential to assist you with your therapeutic process while also promoting overall wellness in your life.

If being in nature during a therapy session appeals to you, it can look and feel different than a traditional office setting. A destination will be chosen ahead of time, such as a park or a walking/bike path, where you can meet your therapist for your session. Your therapist will guide the outdoor experience and allow you to explore challenging topics while quite literally moving forward. For more information or to connect with a therapist, please complete the contact form below or call 603 696 4872.

Yoga

Yoga is a spiritual and physical practice that brings together the mind and body and increases self awareness. Through this practice, individuals gain the power of insight through looking inward for answers rather than looking to the external world. Yoga has long been used as a spiritual and physical practice to find rejuvenation and peace.

There are different forms of yoga, and here at True North Healing Center we guide the Hatha style of yoga, including Vinyassa, which connects mind, body, and breath. If you are new to yoga, we guide you through our beginner classes. We also offer intermediate classes for those who may find that suitable to their own physical yoga journey. For those who have more of an interest in the spiritual or meditative side of yoga, we offer a gentle flow where the focus is connecting with your mind, body, and breath in a delicate and nourishing way. All of our guides have been trained to lead classes with a trauma informed approach.

How can yoga be helpful to me? Over the past several years, researchers have taken an interest in how yoga impacts the mind and body. Some of the benefits include; increased self awareness, increased flexibility and balance, increased strength, support joint health, decreased anxiety, and improved cognitive functioning, to name a few. In the resource page, you can find links to several YouTube videos and research articles regarding the science and benefits of yoga as it applies to mental and physical health.

Disclaimer: Yoga is not therapy and should not be used in place of therapy. If you are interested in therapy services, please see the different therapy options in the services page.