Children & Family EMDR Consulting Inc.

07/20/2026

Building a Legacy

This month, I had the privilege of facilitating what may be the first Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP) delivered in Vietnamese for two group of underserved individuals who otherwise may never have had access to one of the world’s most effective trauma-processing approaches.

Watching participants begin with SUDS ratings of 7–8 and finish the session at 0–1 was an incredible reminder of the brain’s capacity to heal when given the right therapeutic intervention.

What is GTEP?

The Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP), developed by Elan Shapiro, is an evidence-informed EMDR group protocol designed to help people process traumatic experiences together in a structured and supportive environment. It has been used with groups who have experienced shared trauma, including:

* First responders
* Law enforcement officers
* Firefighters
* Healthcare professionals
* Educators
* Disaster survivors
* Refugees
* Communities affected by traumatic events

If your organization, community, or team is looking for an effective group-based trauma intervention, we’d be happy to discuss whether GTEP is an appropriate fit.

📩 Contact Children & Family EMDR Consulting Inc. to learn more about GTEP training, consultation, or group trauma services.

07/08/2026

A Family Mission of Compassion:

Beyond my work as a mental health therapist, one of our family’s greatest commitments is to care for those who are less fortunate in Vietnam—the country where my husband and I came from.

During our recent trip, we brought our children to visit a household made up of three widows and ten orphaned children from an ethnic minority community in the mountains of northern Vietnam. More than simply providing support, we wanted this to be an opportunity for our children to learn that no act of kindness is too small and that every person has the ability to make a meaningful difference.

Our daughters contributed part of their own savings, earned through teaching piano and doing small jobs, to purchase everyday essentials, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, towels, nail clippers, combs, colouring books, markers, card games, play dough, stuffed animals, and other supplies for the children.

The remaining funds were given directly to the widows to help with daily living expenses. For perspective, the annual household income for a family of seven (one widow caring for six children) is approximately CAD $700.

Moments like these remind us that generosity is not measured by how much we have, but by our willingness to share what we can.

To protect the privacy and dignity of the families we visited, the faces of the beneficiaries have been covered. Of course, my photo editing skill is epic! 😅

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.” — Proverbs 19:17

❤️ May we all find opportunities to love, serve, and give wherever we are.

06/29/2026

The best part of therapy is when you no longer need it. 🩵

Every therapeutic journey has an ending.

That day comes when:
✨ You have found joy again.
✨ You have learned healthy coping strategies—and they truly work.
✨ Painful memories from the past no longer control your life.
✨ The things that once triggered you no longer have the same power over you.

For children, saying goodbye can be especially emotional. Over time, they build a relationship of trust, safety, and connection with their therapist. That bond matters.

At Children & Family EMDR Consulting Inc., we don’t like to say goodbye.

Instead, we say:

🩵“See you again.”
🩵“I’m here for you whenever you need me.”

Healing doesn’t mean you’re alone. It means you’ve gained the strength to move forward—knowing that support is always here if life brings new challenges.

Watching our clients leave therapy stronger, more confident, and hopeful is one of the greatest privileges of our work.

🌿 Children & Family EMDR Consulting Inc.
Helping children, youth, adults, and families heal from trauma and build brighter futures—one step at a time.

This is me after receiving a very special makeover during a play therapy session! 😊🎨

06/26/2026

This is my WHY. ❤️

I don’t measure success by the number of sessions.

I measure it by moments like this.

When someone discovers they are stronger than their trauma. When they begin to recognize their triggers instead of being controlled by them. When they start believing in themselves again.

This message reminds me why I chose this profession.

To every client who has trusted me with your story—thank you. It is a privilege to walk alongside you.

Shared with permission and identifying details removed.

06/11/2026

Therapy is often like peeling an onion—one layer at a time. 🧅 🧅🧅

As a therapist, I am deeply honoured to walk alongside clients through different stages of their development and healing journey. Sometimes we begin by helping a child build safety, confidence, and trust. Years later, that same child may return as a teenager, ready to process deeper wounds and tackle the larger traumas that once felt too overwhelming. ❤️‍🩹💖

Healing happens in layers. Growth happens in stages.🕊️

One of the greatest privileges of my work is witnessing clients gain the strength, resilience, and self-awareness needed to continue their journey when they are ready.

The possibilities are endless when a child chooses to trust, and when they are met with a safe, supportive relationship that honours their pace.

Every layer matters. Every step counts. Every story deserves to be heard.🌟✨☀️

Children & Family EMDR Consulting Inc.
Trauma-Informed Counselling • Play Therapy • EMDR • Family Support

06/10/2026

💍 Getting Married Soon? 👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻

You’ve spent years struggling with self-doubt, insecurity, anxiety, or low self-esteem—but you want to walk into marriage feeling confident, secure, and emotionally strong.

At Children & Family EMDR Consulting Inc., we offer counselling support to help you heal from past hurts, overcome negative beliefs about yourself, build confidence, and create healthier relationships.

Your wedding day is just one day. A healthy marriage is a lifetime.

Invest in your emotional well-being and step into your future with confidence, clarity, and strength.

📍 In-person and virtual counselling available.
✨ Support is available. You don’t have to do it alone.

06/03/2026

A bittersweet moment today. 🫶🏼

A little client asked to keep coming back even though therapy has successfully concluded. While my goal is always to help children gain the skills they need to thrive independently, moments like this remind me of the power of connection and trust.🌿🕊️

Thank you for allowing me to walk beside you on your healing journey. Watching children discover their strength is one of the greatest rewards of this profession. ❤️

05/14/2026

“Therapy with preteens” can be translated as:

Pr***en: “I don’t want to come here anymore!” 😣
Parent: “So… you don’t want to come here anymore?” 🧐
Pr***en: “I want to stay here.” ❤️

When children and preteens feel safe, connected, understood, and emotionally supported, therapy no longer feels like “work” — it becomes a space where they can breathe, process, grow, and simply be themselves.

Building trust with children takes patience, consistency, attunement, and genuine connection. Sometimes the strongest feedback comes in the most unexpected ways. ✨


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04/22/2026

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Providing compassionate counseling services for individuals and families in need. depression, anxiety, trauma.