Ever notice how a dog shakes itself off after a scare, or how a deer trembles after escaping a predator? Animals instinctively release tension through shaking, allowing their bodies to reset and return to calm. Humans have the same built-in mechanism—but too often we suppress it. Learning to let the body shake can be a … More Skill 2: Shake It Off
Ellen S. Wright explores the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, emphasizing that every part of us seeks love and acceptance. IFS recognizes our inner parts—Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles—each playing essential roles in our mental landscape. Combining IFS with EMDR, somatic therapy, and nature enhances healing, fostering a compassionate return to one’s true self. … More “Every Part of Us Wants to Be Loved” — How IFS Helps Us Come Home to Ourselves
by Ellen S. Wright 🌿 Summer Camp 2025: Growing, Shining, and Thriving 🌿 This summer marks the beginning of a very special journey — one that brings together my personal goals as a single mom, my professional vision for The Journey Healing Center and Nature School, and most importantly, meaningful growth for my son. As … More Wright Way To Grow- summer camp
Marriage and Family Therapist Services through my private practice. I will be credentialed with Virginia insurance panels in the fall of 2024. I will begin taking Virginia (self-pay) in the summer of 2024. I will be offering courses and resilience coaching on the following topics listed to the left. Resilience coaching options are for people … More Virginia Marriage and Family Therapist Services | Private Practice 2024
Ellen S. Wright, LMFT 