Adaptable | Behavior Explained
I’m Kelly O’Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I’m a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we’re all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the ”life stuff” and ”emotional vocabulary” that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I’ve learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing! I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There’s a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
Episodes

29 minutes ago
29 minutes ago
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over the foreseeable crisis: how to set boundaries and encourage autonomy with Kelly O’Horo, unpacking why over-functioning can lead to long-term challenges and how giving space can foster true growth and resilience.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Jul 04, 2025
Parenting and Dating After Divorce
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over parenting and dating after divorce with Tracy Kindeski exploring how to balance your role as a parent while opening yourself up to love again, all without losing your sense of self.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Jun 27, 2025
Healing and Reinventing Yourself After Divorce
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over healing and reinventing yourself after divorce with special guest Tracy Kindeski. Discover how to rebuild your identity, reclaim your peace, and move forward with clarity after a life-altering breakup.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Jun 20, 2025
Epigenetics and How We are Carrying 2 Generations of Trauma in Our Body
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode explores epigenetics and how we carry two generations of trauma in our bodies. We break down how traumatic experiences can alter gene expression and be passed down, affecting not just our mental health but also our physical well-being. Understanding this science helps us approach healing with more compassion and intention—not just for ourselves, but for future generations. Learn why what you carry might not have started with you, and how awareness can lead to transformation.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Jun 13, 2025
Get Clarity on Your Life's Direction with The Big 5 For Life
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful framework called The Big 5 for Life, a concept designed to help you get clear on what truly matters to you and how to align your daily life with your deeper purpose.
If you've ever felt stuck, directionless, or unsure of what you're working toward, this episode will give you practical tools and reflective prompts to help you reset and refocus. Whether you're navigating a life transition or just craving more meaning, The Big 5 for Life offers a fresh perspective on how to live with more intention, joy, and clarity.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Jun 06, 2025
A Client Talks about her EMDR Therapy Journey with Her Therapist
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over what it’s really like to experience EMDR therapy from the perspective of both client and therapist, featuring Jessica Silver.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpc • Choosing An EMDR Therapist-Things to Consi... https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-t...

Friday May 30, 2025
Learn to Give the Most Generous Assumption for a More Peaceful Life
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over how to learn to give the most generous assumption—a powerful mindset shift that leads to more peace, less conflict, and deeper connection in everyday relationships. By choosing to believe others are doing the best they can with what they know, we open the door to empathy, reduce emotional reactivity, and foster healing communication. Let's explore how this simple but profound approach can transform the way we relate to ourselves and others.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday May 23, 2025
5 Strategies for Effective Communication
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over 5 strategies for effective communication—practical tools to help you connect with clarity, reduce conflict, and build stronger relationships. Whether you're navigating tough conversations or looking to deepen everyday interactions, these strategies will support healthier, more connected dialogue.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Additional Advanced Trainings
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Feeling State Addiction Protocol-Robert Miller
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Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol-Maria Masciandaro
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Mindful Resonance with EMDR Therapy-Irene Siegel
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Treating First Responders and Betrayal Trauma with EMDR-Robbie Tapia
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Treating Complex Trauma with EMDR Therapy: Working with the Body and Attachment -Deany Laliotis
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Treating Early Attachment Wounds with Sensorimotor and EMDR Therapy-Lana Epstein
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EGO State Therapy, Healing the Heart of Trauma and Dissociation-Carol Forgash
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Emotion Focused Couples Therapy Externship-Susan Johnson
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The Art and Science of Love Gottman 2 Day Workshop
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Implicit Trauma Protocol Training-Katie O’Shea
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Healing the Wounds of Attachment and Rebuilding Self-Deany Laliotis
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Structural Dissociation Training-Sara Jenkins
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Dance of Attachment: An EMDR Relational Approach - Deany Laliotis
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Relational EMDR Therapy: Taking the Journey to the Next Level - Deany Laliotis
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Simplifying Complex PTSD: New Treatment Approaches and EMDR 2.0 - Ad de Johngh, Ph.D and Suzy Matthijssen, Ph.D
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Treating First Responders and Military with EMDR Therapy: Foundations for Effective EMDR Treatment - Dr E.C. Hurley
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US Journal International Conference and Trauma and Addiction 2019 - Bessel Van der Kolk, Janina Fisher Ph.D, Alan Downs Ph.D.
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EMDRIA ANNUAL CONFERENCES 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013