Mike Tourville
mktourville@gmail.com (Ashley Dunn, Hayley Pepin, Mike Tourville, Les Tingley)
What is EMDR Therapy? Hayley Pepin and Ashley Dunn with Northstar Recovery.
What is EMDR Therapy? Hayley Pepin and Ashley Dunn with Northstar Recovery.
What is EMDR Therapy? Hayley Pepin and Ashley Dunn with Northstar Recovery.
Wednesday 9th July 2025
Discover EMDR Therapy with Ashley Dunn and Hayley Pepin, exploring its benefits in addiction recovery and Northstar Recovery's impactful programs.
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Episode Overview
- EMDR Therapy aids in treating PTSD, trauma, and addiction.
- Ashley Dunn shares her inspiring recovery story.
- Northstar Recovery expands with new mental health programs.
- Unique lived experiences enhance client support at Northstar.
- EMDR includes specific protocols for managing cravings.
EMDR Therapy can treat depression, PTSD, trauma, addiction, and grief by reprocessing those memories.
In this episode of the Healing Voices Project, host Mike Tourville welcomes guests Ashley Dunn and Hayley Pepin from Northstar Recovery to delve into the transformative power of EMDR Therapy. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapeutic approach used to address various psychological conditions, including PTSD, trauma, addiction, and grief. Hayley Pepin, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Northstar Recovery, provides an overview of the organization's current initiatives and their expansion into mental health services.
With locations in Southboro and West Springfield, Northstar Recovery is dedicated to offering comprehensive support to individuals battling addiction by integrating mental health programs into their treatment. Ashley Dunn shares her personal journey of recovery, revealing how she transitioned from owning a salon to becoming the Program Coordinator at Northstar Recovery. Her story highlights the challenges women face in admitting addiction and the profound consequences of seeking help.
With a background in psychology, Ashley emphasizes the importance of using her lived experience to aid others in their recovery paths. The discussion moves into the specifics of EMDR Therapy, a method that uses bilateral stimulation to help clients reprocess traumatic memories. Ashley and Hayley explain how EMDR can regulate emotions and bring clarity to vivid memories, ultimately aiding in the healing process.
They also touch on the common misconceptions about EMDR, particularly the notion of hypnosis, clarifying that EMDR employs scientifically-backed techniques to facilitate recovery. One of Northstar's unique qualities is its staff, all of whom have personal experiences with addiction or mental health challenges. This lived experience creates a supportive and understanding environment for clients, ensuring that their needs are met with empathy and professionalism.
As the episode concludes, the guests discuss EMDR's specific protocols for managing cravings related to addiction, food, and gambling. This conversation highlights Northstar's commitment to evolving its treatment methods to cater to diverse client needs. The show ends with a reminder of Northstar Recovery's accessible support line, where calls are answered directly by staff members, ensuring personalized assistance.
Overall, this episode is an informative and inspiring exploration of EMDR Therapy and its significant role in addiction treatment, showcasing the dedication and growth of Northstar Recovery in supporting individuals on their healing journeys.