Body shame triggers are absolutely everywhere.

Diet culture is real. Anti-fat bias is real.

Wherever we turn, it’s likely that we are going to bump into something, someone, or some place that triggers our body shame. 

Navigating the world of fashion can be a daunting task, especially if you're struggling with body image.

For many people, the reality is that retail stores don't have clothing options that will fit their body.

For others, even the thought of facing racks of clothing, dressing room lighting and full length mirrors is enough to scrap the idea of purchasing new clothes to begin with.

We go to the doctor’s office in search of healing, but for many of us these encounters can be sources of distress.

We may have suffered a lifetime of anti-fat bias and carry blame and shame. Past traumatic events may be retriggered by medical appointments.

I have a chaotic relationship with social media. It’s an on-again, off-again relationship. 

On the one hand, I’m grateful.

I am grateful for the ways in which it keeps me connected to loved ones when I’m not able to be with them physically.

EMDR works by leveraging the brain's natural ability to process and integrate traumatic memories. When someone experiences a traumatic event, the memory of that event can become "stuck". This often causes nervous system dysregulation and ongoing distressing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened anxiety.