I’m posting a bit late (the training, traveling, and puppy needs have been absorbing so much of my energy and attention this past week!!) – but I wanted to write in honor of the fathers who are being the fathers their children need them to be!! 
The protectors, the comforters, the leaders and teachers – these qualities are essential for their little ones forming secure attachment.
Too many of us have struggled because we grew up without this – often because our fathers were not able to heal and overcome their own wounds. 
I have had the honor of welcoming into my office more and more men seeking EMDR therapy. I wonder sometimes if the science/neurological underpinnings of the treatment make it seem less foo-foo or touchy-feelly (although we DO deal with feelings in EMDR therapy!!) – or if the stigma of men being able to be vulnerable just is starting to lessen.
Either way, this opportunity to bring healing and transformation – so that these men, these Lionhearts, can be the fathers their children need – brings me such joy and hope for the generations that will be impacted by their courage to do the work!! 
I would love to hear your thoughts!!
#fathersday #lionheart #attachment #cptsd #developmentaltrauma #emdr
#emdrreadinesscourse
Thank you to Billy Dodson, Nature Photographer – Savanna Images for permission to share this amazing photo!!