Roadmaps to Discovery & Healing

In families struggling with addiction, each member often takes on a role to navigate the chaos and dysfunction. One of the most recognized and complex roles is that of the “Hero”—the individual who appears to have it all together.

In families affected by addiction, there are common roles and unwritten rules that shape the family dynamics. These roles and rules are often adopted unconsciously as ways to cope with the chaos, unpredictability, and emotional pain that addiction can cause.

Rooted in experiences of emotional neglect, lack of attunement, and unmet needs, the mother wound reflects how a mother’s inability to meet her child’s emotional needs shapes that child’s sense of self, worth, and relationships throughout life.

Discover how EMDR intensives offer a fast-tracked path to deep healing and learn if this immersive approach is the right fit for your trauma recovery.