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What is Parts work?
Carmel Bennett Carmel Bennett

What is Parts work?

This post explores one of my favourite therapeutic approaches: parts work! I explain what parts-work is based on the structural model of dissociation, what parts-work looks like in sessions, and how it can lead to profound healing and inner harmony.

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The Adaptive Nature of Trauma Responses: Unpacking Your Suitcase of Survival
Carmel Bennett Carmel Bennett

The Adaptive Nature of Trauma Responses: Unpacking Your Suitcase of Survival

Trauma responses are often misunderstood as problems to fix, but what if we saw them as your body’s way of protecting you? In this post, I explore how these responses develop, why they persist, and how we can begin to work with them. Using a metaphor from Ana Gomez, I invite you to consider a new perspective of trauma that honors your body’s innate wisdom and resilience.

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What happens in an EMDR therapy session?
Carmel Bennett Carmel Bennett

What happens in an EMDR therapy session?

Written for clients of New Suns Therapy, this post demystifies the EMDR process, outlining each step of the process. Please note, this article is for informational purposes and not a substitute for professional therapy.

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