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Week 32: Building Resilience: Practical Resilience-Building Exercises
Welcome to Week 32 of Your Healing Journey! This week, we’ll focus on building resilience through practical resilience-building...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Mar 73 min read
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Week 31: Meaning-Making and Keeping Safe: Finding Meaning in Your Healing Journey
Welcome to Week 31 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we focused on creating a long-term self-care plan. This week, we’ll explore...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Feb 213 min read
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Week 30: Creating a Long-Term Self-Care Plan: Developing a Sustainable Routine
Welcome to Week 30 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we discussed handling setbacks and relapses. This week, we’ll explore creating a...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Feb 143 min read
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Week 29: Dealing with Setbacks: How to Handle Relapses
Week 29: Dealing with Setbacks: How to Handle Relapses Welcome to Week 29 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we discussed the benefits...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Feb 73 min read
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 Week 28: The Benefits of EMDR Intensives: In-Depth Exploration
Welcome to Week 28 of Your Healing Journey! This week, we’re diving into one of my favorite new ways to help people recover from trauma:...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Jan 313 min read
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Week 27: Memory Integration Techniques: How EMDR and Other Methods Help
Week 27: Memory Integration Techniques: How EMDR and Other Methods Help Welcome to Week 27 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Jan 243 min read
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Week 26: Introduction to EMDR: Explanation and Effectiveness
Week 26: Introduction to EMDR: Explanation and Effectiveness Welcome to Week 26 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we discussed what...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Jan 173 min read
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 Week 25: Understanding Trauma Processing: What It Means
Welcome to Week 25 of Your Healing Journey! This month, we’ll focus on trauma processing and long-term healing. Understanding what trauma...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Jan 33 min read
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 Week 24: Preparing for Trauma Processing: Building Strong Self-Care and Self-Regulation Practices
Welcome to Week 24 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we explored holistic approaches to self-care. This week, we’ll focus on preparing...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Jan 23 min read
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Free Virtual Workshop 1/27/25 Safe in the Spotlight: Nervous System Mastery for Performing Artists
Performing can be exhilarating but can also be overwhelming. Whether its nerves, audition anxiety or feeling stuck creatively,...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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 Week 23: Holistic Approaches to Self-Care: Art, Nature, and Mindfulness Practices
Welcome to Week 23 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we focused on basic approaches to self-care. This week, we’ll explore holistic...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Dec 26, 20243 min read
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Week 22: Basic Approaches to Self-Care: Sleep, Food, Safety, and Connection
Week 22: Basic Approaches to Self-Care: Sleep, Food, Safety, and Connection Welcome to Week 22 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Week 20: Building a Supportive Community: Tips and Strategies
Week 20: Building a Supportive Community: Tips and Strategies Welcome to Week 20 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we explored...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Week 19: Rebuilding Trust in Relationships: Strategies and Tips
Welcome to Week 19 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we focused on setting healthy boundaries. This week, we’ll explore strategies and...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Week 18: Setting Healthy Boundaries: Practical Steps
Welcome to Week 18 of Your Healing Journey! Happy Thanksgiving! Last week, we discussed the importance of understanding boundaries and...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Nov 28, 20244 min read
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Week 17: Understanding Boundaries: What They Are and Why They Matter
Welcome to Week 17 of Your Healing Journey! This month, we’ll focus on boundaries and relationships. Boundaries are crucial for...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Nov 21, 20244 min read
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Introducing the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): A New Way to Help Your Nervous System Heal
I’m so excited to share that I’m now offering the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)  in my practice! Whether you’re a current therapy client...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Nov 19, 20242 min read
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Surviving the Season: How to Stay Calm and Centered Amid Holiday Stress
The holiday season is here, bringing with it the familiar sights and sounds we all know so well—twinkling lights, festive music, and the...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Nov 17, 20243 min read
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Week 16: Exercises to Get to Know and Trust Yourself Better
Week 16: Exercises to Get to Know and Trust Yourself Better Welcome to Week 16 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we explored...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Week 15: Interoceptive Awareness – Understanding Your Inner Signals
Welcome to Week 15 of Your Healing Journey! Last week, we focused on learning to trust your personal alarm system. This week, we’ll...
Monica Bergnes, MA, LCSW
Nov 7, 20244 min read
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