Trauma & EMDR · Explore
Emotional Energy Centers of the Body
Feeling tension or sensation somewhere? Choose that area to see the themes Ashley’s worksheet places there, then explore the related pages on her site.
A way to explore, not a diagnosis. EMDR itself happens in session with a therapist.
Ashley Hanna-Morgan, LCSW, PMH-CCalifornia LCSW #66494 Nevada LCSW #7719-CClient Notices
About this worksheet
In EMDR sessions, Ashley sometimes uses this worksheet to help clients notice where a feeling seems to sit in the body and which themes might be connected to it. Here it is a way to explore and to find related pages on her site. It isn’t a diagnosis, a memory exercise, or a substitute for EMDR, which is therapy done with a therapist.
If something here stirs up more than you expected, you’re welcome to reach out. A free 15-minute consultation is available: request one through the contact form.
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Choose an area of the body
Choose by name12 areas
Tap or click a point on the body
Thirteen points mark the worksheet’s twelve centers; both shoulder points open the same Burden Area. Use Tab to reach the points and the arrow keys to move between them; press Enter to open a center. The same centers are also listed by name.
- Burden Area, shoulder on the left of the diagram
- Burden Area, shoulder on the right of the diagram
- Throat Center
- Heart Center, upper chest
- Fear Center, upper abdomen
- Anger Center, side of the abdomen
- Guilt & shame / unworthiness center, other side of the abdomen
- Old Stuff Center, lower abdomen
- Survival Center, lower torso
- Financial support, Support Area, one hip
- Emotional support, Support Area, other hip
- Rejection Center, lower torso, one side
- Betrayal Center, lower torso, other side
Start here
Choose an area to begin
Each point opens the themes Ashley’s worksheet places there, then names the related pages on her site so you can see where each one leads before you go. Nothing opens until you choose a link.
Prefer to skip the map? Browse Ashley’s therapy pages directly.
Placement on the worksheet: Both shoulders
Burden Area
Themes on the worksheet
- Burdens & responsibilities
- Carrying a heavy load
- Weight of the world on shoulders
Where to go from here
These themes lead to the Therapy overview, a map of Ashley’s services organized by what you’re facing.
Therapy overviewDepending on your situation
If this is happening around fertility, pregnancy, or a new baby:
Perinatal mental healthIf this is happening after a baby:
Postpartum depression & anxiety
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Ashley’s summary: Unspoken words
Throat Center
Themes on the worksheet
- Self expression issues
- Lack of trust
- Inability to speak feelings
- Lack of nurturing
Where to go from here
These themes lead to the Therapy overview, a map of Ashley’s services organized by what you’re facing.
Therapy overviewDepending on your situation
If you and a partner are moving through the reproductive journey together and want help saying what you need (for “Self expression issues”; “Inability to speak feelings”):
Couples therapy
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: Upper chest
Heart Center
Themes on the worksheet
- Grief, sorrow, sadness, loss
- Emptiness of heart – lack of love
- Helplessness, aloneness, disillusionment
- Embarrassment, shame, humiliation
- Repressed feelings, disappointment
- Genetic or ancient memory
- Cruelty, meanness
Where to go from here
These themes lead to the Therapy overview, a map of Ashley’s services organized by what you’re facing.
Therapy overviewDepending on your situation
If this relates to fertility treatment, miscarriage, or pregnancy or infant loss (for “Grief, sorrow, sadness, loss”):
Infertility & reproductive mental healthIf a painful past experience still feels present:
Trauma & EMDR
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: Upper abdomen
Fear Center
Themes on the worksheet
- Fears & phobias
- Loss of control / fear of losing control
- Giving our power to another person
- Relationships
Where to go from here
These themes lead to Trauma & EMDR, written for fear that stays switched on, with or without a dramatic story behind it.
Trauma & EMDRDepending on your situation
If this is happening after a baby:
Postpartum depression & anxietyOr see every option first:
Therapy overview
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: Side of the abdomen
Anger Center
Themes on the worksheet
- Anger and rage
- Anger at others
- Anger at self
- Jealousy
- Resentment
Where to go from here
These themes lead to the Therapy overview, a map of Ashley’s services organized by what you’re facing.
Therapy overviewDepending on your situation
If this is happening after a baby:
Postpartum depression & anxietyIf the anger is tied to something that happened to you and still feels present:
Trauma & EMDR
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: Other side of the abdomen
Guilt / Shame / Unworthiness Center
Themes on the worksheet
- Unacceptance
- Self-judgement; self-criticism
- Not deserving of the good life has for us
- Inability to accept and receive
Where to go from here
These themes lead to Trauma & EMDR, written for people who feel inadequate or self-critical much of the time, even while life looks fine from the outside.
Trauma & EMDRDepending on your situation
If this is happening after a baby:
Postpartum depression & anxietyIf this relates to fertility treatment, miscarriage, or pregnancy or infant loss:
Infertility & reproductive mental health
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: Lower abdomen
Old Stuff Center
Themes on the worksheet
- Violation of body or personal space
- Family sexual issues
- Childhood conditioning
- Something done to us / something taken from us without our permission
- Molestation, abuse, rape
- Impotence, frigidity
Where to go from here
These themes lead to Trauma & EMDR, where you can read about Ashley’s approach to trauma therapy and available options.
Trauma & EMDRDepending on your situation
Or see every option first:
Therapy overview
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: Lower torso
Survival Center
Themes on the worksheet
- Feeling we won't survive a life-threatening incident
- Violations related to surviving (accidents, abuse, violence, rape)
- Impotence, frigidity
- First year of life / basic creativity
Where to go from here
These themes lead to Trauma & EMDR, which describes therapy, including EMDR. It is not emergency help.
Trauma & EMDRDepending on your situation
Or see every option first:
Therapy overview
This website is not monitored for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For 24/7 crisis support, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: One hip
Support Area (financial)
Themes on the worksheet
- Lack of financial support
- Scarcity mindset
Where to go from here
These themes lead to the Therapy overview, a map of Ashley’s services organized by what you’re facing.
Therapy overviewPractical information
If your question is about what therapy costs and how paying for sessions works (practical information, not financial assistance):
Fees & insurance
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: Other hip
Support Area (emotional)
Themes on the worksheet
- Lack of emotional support
- Feeling like too much and not enough
Where to go from here
These themes lead to the Therapy overview, a map of Ashley’s services organized by what you’re facing.
Therapy overviewDepending on your situation
If this is happening around fertility, pregnancy, or a new baby:
Perinatal mental healthIf you and a partner are moving through the reproductive journey together:
Couples therapy
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: Lower torso, one side
Rejection Center
Themes on the worksheet
- Abandonment
- Criticism, judgement by others
- Self-rejection
- Abandonment – pain in the heart
Where to go from here
These themes lead to the Therapy overview, a map of Ashley’s services organized by what you’re facing.
Therapy overviewDepending on your situation
If being left or judged in the past still affects you now:
Trauma & EMDR
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Placement on the worksheet: Lower torso, other side
Betrayal Center
Themes on the worksheet
- Betrayed by someone we trusted
- Self-betrayal
Where to go from here
These themes lead to the Therapy overview, a map of Ashley’s services organized by what you’re facing.
Therapy overviewDepending on your situation
If a betrayal still feels present:
Trauma & EMDROnly if you and a partner are navigating the reproductive journey together and want to work on this as a couple (for “Betrayed by someone we trusted”):
Couples therapy
Worksheet themes are starting points, not conclusions about you.
Request a free 15-minute consultation Ashley typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Ashley’s therapy pages
Every theme on this page leads to one of these. You can go straight there without using the map.
Therapy overview
A map of Ashley's services, organized by what you're facing, for anyone not sure which page fits.
Trauma & EMDR
Trauma therapy and EMDR for birth and medical trauma, and for other experiences that still feel present, with or without a dramatic story.
Perinatal mental health
Support across fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, reproductive loss, family transitions, and perimenopause.
Postpartum depression & anxiety
For the depression, worry, anger, exhaustion, intrusive thoughts, and sense of failing that can follow a baby.
Infertility & reproductive mental health
For fertility treatment stress, miscarriage, termination for medical reasons, pregnancy and infant loss, and the grief that comes with them.
Couples therapy
For partners navigating the reproductive journey and the shift into parenthood together.
Work with Ashley
Explore therapy services, or reach out about books, speaking, or media.