Katie Hurley LPC

At Serenity & Hope, Katie Hurley’s primary treatment modality is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Our brains have a natural way to recover from traumatic memories and events. This process involves communication between the amygdala (the alarm si...gnal for stressful events), the hippocampus (which assists with learning, including memories about safety and danger), and the prefrontal cortex (which analyzes and controls behavior and emotion). While many times traumatic experiences can be managed and resolved spontaneously, they may not be processed without help. Stress responses are part of our natural fight, flight, or freeze instincts. When distress from a disturbing event remains, the upsetting images, thoughts, and emotions may create feelings of overwhelm, of being back in that moment, or of being frozen in time. EMDR therapy helps the brain process these memories, and allows normal healing to resume. The experience is still remembered, but the fight, flight, or freeze response from the original event is resolved. If you are struggling with memories of a distressing event, or continue to tell yourself negative statements, such as I am not good enough, I am bad, I have to be perfect, then EMDR maybe the treatment for you! https://youtu.be/Pkfln-ZtWeY

Sand tray minatures are finally all organized and put together!

First day of my child at work with me. Lord help me!

For all my parents out there that are noticing some behavior changes since stay in home order. This is normal! Please reach out to me so I can help. Checking in with the kids daily is very important. Ask how they are feeling; communication is key and allowing them the space to express their feelings.

Just received this from a long time client. Brought a little tear to my eye. She has made so much progress since I first met her! She is so correct with this message. Many of times I do forget to care for myself and just continue to give to others. I’m glad she sees me and was able to remind me to care for myself too!

Are you struggling with self harm urges or behaviors? Here is a simple app to have at your fingertips. Calm harm provides assistance to help prevent and manage your urges to self harm. https://apps.apple.com//calm-harm-manages-self/id961611581

BINGO!!! Leaning so much at the sand tray summit! #sandtraysummit

Wonderful book! To all my kiddos please read with your parents!

To all my kiddos stuck at home... here is idea to keep yourself busy!