The Coeur EMBRACE Integrative Model is a trauma-informed, change-oriented integrative therapy model for psychotherapy education and clinical practice. It is grounded in disciplined mastery, ethical responsibility, and the understanding that the therapist’s presence is central to meaningful change.
Rather than organizing therapy around endless problem-solving or crisis-of-the-week processing, this model is structured, intentional, and focused on repairing underlying injuries that drive symptoms and patterns. The aim of the work is resolution—not simply the management of distress.
Core Principles
The Coeur EMBRACE Integrative Model is built on several core commitments:
- Therapists are the primary instruments of healing, not interchangeable technicians.
- Authentic presence is clinically meaningful only when grounded in expertise.
- Intuition is the product of mastery, not a substitute for training.
- Safety, pacing, and respect for dissociation are non-negotiable.
- Depth and efficiency are not opposites; precision allows meaningful change without unnecessary prolongation.
An Integrative, Principle-Driven Approach
This integrative trauma therapy model brings together EMDR, Ego State Therapy, Brainspotting, Flash, and Clinical Hypnosis through shared clinical principles rather than rigid allegiance to any single modality. Other somatic or parts-based approaches may be incorporated when they align with the model’s stance and ethical commitments.
What matters most is not the label of the modality, but how it is practiced—with depth, attunement, and responsibility.
Change-Oriented, Structured Work
The Coeur EMBRACE Integrative Model emphasizes targeted, collaborative work within a clear therapeutic structure. Clients and therapists agree on the focus and direction of the work, allowing therapy to move beyond endless processing and toward meaningful resolution.
As early attachment injuries and trauma-based patterns heal, coping strategies often become less necessary because the nervous system no longer requires them for stability.
For Therapists
This model is designed for clinicians who are invested in their craft. It is not a shortcut, and it is not technique-driven in isolation. It calls for ongoing learning, consultation, and personal therapeutic work—particularly within the modalities one practices.
For many therapists, working within this model supports clarity, confidence, and sustainability, allowing the work to feel engaging and meaningful rather than depleting.
Applications
The Coeur EMBRACE Integrative Model informs:
- professional trainings and workshops
- clinical consultation and advanced skill development
- coaching and professional development
- written and educational materials
Future offerings include extended trainings and consultation groups for therapists seeking deeper immersion in the model.
An Invitation
The Coeur EMBRACE Integrative Model is an invitation to practice therapy as a living craft—one that is deeply learned, ethically held, and brought to life through the therapist’s fully engaged Self.