Susie Morgan, LMFT

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Specializing in Trauma and Complex PTSD Contact Me

A Time of New Growth

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“When rain taps against your window like an eager child, it is important to remember that even the world cries- even the sky, which holds everything together, falls apart from time to time.” -Bianca Sparacino There are some of us who think we should – think we have to – hold it all together all […]

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The Buddy System

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Can’t help but constantly smile with these two around. Their diligent adherence to the Buddy System – even in trying out the top of the fridge as a new vantage point – cracks me up!! And it’s an excellent reminder to me that we aren’t made to be islands. Even when reaching out for support […]

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Imperfect Hearts

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“The really beautiful hearts have dents in them.” -S.C. Lourie #truebeauty #trauma #ptsd #complexptsd #developmentaltrauma #emdrtherapy #emdrreadinesscourse Thank you to Butterflies and Pebbles for the beautiful words!! www.EMDRReadinessCourse.com

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Patience and Determination

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“Little by little, one travels far.” -J.R.R. Tolkien This really is what EMDR therapy modified to treat Complex/Developmental Trauma is like!!  I cringe sometimes when I hear therapists talking about how EMDR can resolve PTSD in a handful of sessions. It can. It can be like magic for single-incident trauma. However, I have found it unhelpful and […]

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Fighting for Survival

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“The stones may have bruised, but now they sit at my roots and watch me bloom.” -A. Shea Sometimes we have been so focused – fighting for survival – that we don’t realize we have grown right on past that which we thought would crush us forever. Taking a moment to look back and notice […]

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Guidance to Security

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Lionhearts, I have come to believe that it is not just nurture and protection that we need as little ones in order to feel secure. We also need guidance. We need someone to notice when we feel unsure of ourselves and not quite ready or capable for the challenge in front of us. Some patience, […]

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Transformation of Healing from Hurt

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“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them at least don’t hurt them.” -Dalai Lama The most profound thing that I appreciate about the newer advancements in EMDR therapy for developmental/complex trauma – is that it can not only resolve the pain of what has been done […]

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