Category Archives: Psychotherapy

Appreciation for my Consultant

Posted on June 11, 2012 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

I want “the world” to know how deeply grateful I am to my consultant, Robin Shapiro, for her guidance, wisdom, tremendous skills, humor, and support. Alongside with our verbal encounters, her books, EMDR Solutions I and II are “gold mines,” and … Continue reading →

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Helping Young Trauma Survivors

Posted on June 10, 2012 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

Since this month is PTSD Awareness month, I want to focus on increasing awareness about how we, as adults, parents, teachers, relatives, or professionals working with trauma survivors, can help a young person who, maybe from one day to another, … Continue reading →

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Getting Past Your Past

Posted on March 5, 2012 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

On February 27th, Dr. Francine Shapiro, the founder of EMDR therapy, published her new book, “Getting Past Your Past ~ Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy.” The praise of the book is impressive! Among others, Dr … Continue reading →

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Trauma and The Shadow of a “Dissociated” Tsunami

Posted on November 19, 2011 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

The past weeks I have followed the media coverage of the Penn State University case about sexual abuse of children, and how it is handled this far. Articles and blogs are written, some of which more informed than others. In … Continue reading →

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Walking Down Memory Lane…

Posted on October 22, 2011 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

I read an article about drunk driving in The New York Times this week,  which took me on a trip down memory lane to the time when I was a social worker at a community addiction clinic in Sweden. One day, our … Continue reading →

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Seasonal mood changes

Posted on October 8, 2011 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

The fall has arrived! As the days are getting shorter, the rainy, grey and foggy days – especially in this part of the world – are more frequently visiting, and the long winter nights are waiting to “knock on the … Continue reading →

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Traumatic Memories and EMDR

Posted on October 6, 2011 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

A significant part of my psychotherapy practice focus on helping clients to process psychological trauma.  To that aid, I use different trauma therapy methods, one of which is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). When we experience any kind of traumatic event, depending on … Continue reading →

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Within a few hours….

Posted on January 1, 2011 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

Within a few hours, in this part of the world, we are welcoming a new year, 2011. A couple days before Christmas, I took a picture of the sunset from the window of my son’s house in Sweden, and with … Continue reading →

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An act of profound faith

Posted on December 7, 2010 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

Every time I meet with a new patient, I feel the deepest respect, compassion, and empathy for how their hope, although often hidden behind overwhelming feelings and longing for emotional and relational healing, is stronger than the fear of seeking … Continue reading →

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If you feel stuck …

Posted on December 1, 2010 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

I’m an avid reader and constantly looking for new, interesting books for my own growth, and high quality books to recommend to my patients. When I began to integrate EMDR in my psychotherapy practice, I first learned about Maureen Kitchur … Continue reading →

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