Hope For The Journey

06/16/2026

Panic can make you feel like your body isn't your own.

That's because your brain's alarm system takes over—even when you're actually safe.

Hope For The Journey wants to share three ways to calm panic attacks:

🌿 Breathe in while looking up. Breathe out while looking down.

🌿 Hum and rock gently in a curled position.

🌿 Balance on one foot to get present.

These small tools can help your nervous system settle.

Try layering them when one isn't enough.

You've got this. 💙

Learn more about Trauma & EMDR Therapy:
https://hopeforthejourney.org/emdr-therapy-austin/

Find a therapist who understands:
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06/09/2026

Have you been holding your relationship together so long that you've lost yourself?

You're not alone.

Couples therapy can help you find your way back—to yourself and to each other.

Hope For The Journey offers a safe, welcoming space for all couples.

Our team has a special heart for LGBTQ+ relationships and diverse families.

Healing is closer than you think.

Reach out today. 💙

Meet Our Supportive Team:
https://hopeforthejourney.org/meet-our-team/

Find Your Therapist Match:
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06/02/2026

Do you ever wonder, "Why did I react that way?" Maybe you froze. Or shut down. Or overreacted.

These patterns might be trauma responses. You see, our brains learn from the past. From what you've learned, they predict how we should respond now. But sometimes the prediction doesn't fit the moment.

Hope For The Journey understands this. A good trauma therapist can help explore what's going on. And the best part? These reactions can be changed.

You're not stuck. Healing is possible.Our Client Care Coordinator, Nia, is ready to help.

Match with a therapist:
https://near.tl/sm/QZ_L0CJlo

Learn about EMDR + Trauma Therapy:
https://hopeforthejourney.org/emdr-therapy-austin/

05/16/2026

Hey FB friends💚

Most of us know someone who has struggled silently or gone through a difficult season and needed support.

Personally, I have watched my husband lose a good friend to suicide—someone that had we known he was struggling, we would have showered with love & support.

Professionally, I see people weekly cry because our Client Care Coordinator Nia Berry has returned their call. They’ve called 5 other places and she’s the only one who has responded. Or clients who only realize after starting therapy how much their childhood impacted them and how great things can be when you clear all that baggage out with EMDR Therapy.

That’s one of the reasons I care so much about the work we are doing at Hope For The Journey. We are bridging the gap our broken mental health system has created so that all people have access to the care they need & deserve.

This month we launched a campaign called “Healing Happens in Community” to help provide hope, healing, and access to mental health support for individuals and families in our community. I’m proud to support this cause and invite you to as well.

Even $10 a month can be a change maker that creates healthier families & a better world for generations to come. ~Traci W. Pirri, HFTJ Executive Director

https://givebutter.com/healing-happens-in-community-desabh

Have a great weekend 💚

05/16/2026

Hey FB friends💚

Most of us know someone who has struggled silently or gone through a difficult season and needed support.

Personally, I have watched my husband lose a good friend to suicide—someone that had we known he was struggling, we would have showered with love & support.

Professionally, I see people weekly cry because our Client Care Coordinator Nia Berry has returned their call. They’ve called 5 other places and she’s the only one who has responded. Or clients who only realize after starting therapy how much their childhood impacted them and how great things can be when you clear all that baggage out with EMDR Therapy.

That’s one of the reasons I care so much about the work we are doing at Hope For The Journey. We are bridging the gap our broken mental health system has created so that all people have access to the care they need & deserve.

This month we launched a campaign called “Healing Happens in Community” to help provide hope, healing, and access to mental health support for individuals and families in our community. I’m proud to support this cause and invite you to as well.

Even $10 a month can be a change maker that creates healthier families & a better world for generations to come.

https://givebutter.com/healing-happens-in-community-desabh

Have a great weekend 💚 ~Traci W. Pirri, Executive Director, HFTJ

Become a monthly supporter and help provide trauma-informed mental health care, hope, and healing for individuals and families in our community.

05/12/2026

Are you looking for a good EMDR therapist? Here's what matters most.

Not all EMDR training is equal. Real expertise comes from comprehensive, quality training—5-6 days plus ongoing consultation and support.

The most important thing? Your therapist must understand dissociation and complex trauma. Many people don't realize they struggle with these.

Without proper training, EMDR might not work—or worse. At Hope For The Journey, every clinician receives weekly consultation to ensure you get the best care.

When choosing a good EMDR therapist, ask about their training, supervision, and trauma expertise. Your healing journey deserves someone who truly knows their craft.

Learn more about EMDR therapy:
https://hopeforthejourney.org/emdr-therapy-austin/

Find your therapist today:
https://near.tl/sm/QZ_L0CJlo

05/12/2026

What really happens inside an EMDR Intensive? 👀

At our upcoming Inside the Intensive Training, you’ll get to see an EMDR Intensive in action so you can better understand how to build a sturdy, effective EMDR case conceptualization within the intensive format.

This training is designed for therapists who want more confidence, clarity, and practical application when working with complex trauma in intensive settings.

📍 Austin, TX
📅 June 26–27
✅ EMDRIA Approved
👥 Limited to 30 seats (several are already gone!)
⏰ Early bird pricing ends May 31

If you’ve been curious about intensives or wanting to strengthen your clinical framework, this training is for you.

Link in bio to register. ✨

05/05/2026

Is online EMDR therapy as good as in-person sessions? Our group says: YES!

Here's what makes online EMDR therapy so effective: Instead of traditional hand movements, therapists use creative animations on your screen—think moving dots that look like kitty cats, airplanes, or colors that change to match your needs.

Feeling overwhelmed while processing a difficult memory? The therapist can slow things down, change the colors, and adjust everything for you.

You also have audio options with gentle tones through headphones.

The bottom line? Online EMDR therapy delivers the same powerful healing as in-person treatment. Hope For The Journey helps you heal from wherever you are.

You deserve support. Let's start your healing journey together.

Learn more about EMDR Therapy:
https://hopeforthejourney.org/emdr-therapy-austin/

Connect with our therapists:
https://near.tl/sm/QZ_L0CJlo

05/02/2026

Have you heard of Louder Than Silence?

This is a nonprofit offering peer support and paying for EMDR Therapy for survivors of sexual trauma. It’s completely run & staffed by other survivors.

Usually being a survivor means feeling isolated and all alone. LTS believes that every survivor has already paid enough & give them access to the care that helps them feel belonging & wholeness again. AND Ciji recently published a book called Empathy Impact.

How cool is that? Congrats, Ciji!! 🎉

If you would like to support LTS or get a copy of this impact book, check out the comments.

04/28/2026

Curious about EMDR Therapy? It's a different kind of therapy that helps you feel better from the inside. If tough situations used to make you feel uneasy, imagine facing them with calmness. EMDR Therapy, done safely, can truly change how you feel. Our group at Hope For The Journey is here to support your healing.

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