BEING AWARENESS…

blue-butterflyHow does that story go?  If a butterfly flaps its wings in China…something on the otherside of the world moves in accordance with it.  That’s oneness, our connection to the whole, as the whole.

One teaching we draw from nondual wisdom is that it is possible for any one of us to tune into the wisdom of the ‘natural-self.’   When that happens, we are less likely to interpret what we are experiencing as something we either ‘like’ or ‘don’t like,’ and shift to seeing and appreciating all of our experiences as ‘teachers’ – experiences that are teaching us valuable life lessons.

EMDR Therapist and Distance Counseling

Jordan Shafer, MS, LPC, EMDR Therapist, Distance Therapy

Using EMDR to help people develop a sense of secure attachment to self and others…

Some of the nondual teachings people find helpful are:

  1. Realizing you are not your ‘thoughts’ and ‘feelings.’
  2. Becoming ‘The Watcher’ of thoughts and feelings.
  3. Investigating ‘acceptance’ and what that really means in ‘your’ life, on a day-to-day, moment-to-moment basis.
  4. Strongly considering the possibility that ‘nothing is personal.’
  5. Learning how to ‘respond’ instead of ‘react.’
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Dr. Amber Quaranta-Leech, LPC-S

Amber holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and holds Supervisor credential for Texas. Amber is an EMDRIA consultant and trainer. She has over a decade of experience in the trauma field in work with uniformed services, domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and recent mass trauma events. Amber provides consultation for EMDRIA certification, for consultants-in-training, and supervision for LPC-Associates. Amber continues to research the benefits of EMDR therapy with a variety of populations. Her goal is to help build strong clinicians who are well versed in trauma interventions to better support their clients. Amber sees a limited number of clients with a focus on trauma work, she is also a Certified Career Counselor and Certified through EAGALA to provide equine-assisted therapy. 

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and a master’s in theological studies from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive teaching experience, Jose specializes in trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. His research focuses on trauma interventions, neuroscience, and faith. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, with numerous publications and professional presentations to his name.

Dr. Amanda Martin, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Amanda Martin holds a PhD in Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. With over 14 years of experience, she specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and families in residential and outpatient settings. Amanda also provides supervision for EMDR certification, EMDR consultants-in-training, and LMFT-Associates. Her mission is to help people find a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling path in life. Her warm, supportive, and interactive counseling style incorporates Symbolic Experiential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback, and Collaborative Problem Solving.