How We Work
Relationships are our jam.
We draw on two main approaches to therapy to help couples and individuals: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM).
We know those names are a mouthful, and we won’t bore you with all the details about how they work (unless you’re interested… in which case, check out these websites: ICEEFT, NARM). But here’s a brief overview of how they work:
Emotionally Focused Therapy
EFT is an approach to therapy initially formulated to address adult relationships. It is based on decades of research on human bonding and what makes relationships thrive.
What drew us to this model is that it does more than teach skills – it helps people understand themselves better and heal the relational hurt that may continue to impact them today. We also love that EFT focuses on how a therapist can help clients move toward healing – because knowing HOW to get from point A to point B is just as important as knowing where point B is!
Sharon is certified in EFT and supervises EFT trainees.
Neuroaffective Relational Model
NARM is an approach to therapy that focuses on complex trauma – in other words, the type of trauma that occurs in early childhood. Gabor Maté, the Canadian physician renowned for his work on trauma, says that trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives – and I fully agree.
was drawn to NARM because of its emphasis on how we need more than insight or skills to heal from trauma; we also need to heal on a nervous system level. And this is best done in the safety of a secure therapeutic relationship with a skilled therapist. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to change your life but can’t get past a familiar (but frustrating) pattern, then you’re probably dealing with this sort of trauma. NARM can help!
Sharon is currently training in the NARM model and receiving individual and group coaching to continue growing her skills.