What we’re about
"Return to Connect" is a community reminding us to Return to our most resourced selves, in order to fully connect with other and our goals. Ly-Lan Lofgren, therapist and coach, leads these meetings to help people practice helpful tools to reach their goals.
Our free groups are 15 minutes of EMDR and EFT Tapping led by LCSW Therapist, Ly-Lan Lofgren. Q&A and socializing is available after the 15 minute practice. We have up to 80 members, practicing together, live. It's a powerful group experience, and only takes 15 minutes.
We also have free one hour groups for supporting each other to get tasks done. This is called body doubling, mastermind, parallel working or accountability partnering.
We meet to support each other in regular practice of EMDR and EFT Tapping, Mindfulness practices and body doubling. These are evidence-based brain exercises that often make us feel more grounded and resourced immediately. We also have an optional WhatsApp Group for daily support. 15 minutes of practicing together with a live therapist available for Q&A. Sometimes if EMDR or EFT tapping is not working, it can be helpful to have some guidance on getting more specific.
Meetings include a variety of free and paid, zoom and in-person offerings.
For a free introduction, or to schedule individual therapy or coaching with Ly-Lan:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/862226
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Beat Procrastination Today, hypnosis, EMDR, EFTLink visible for attendees$100.00
In this 2 hour group, Ly-Lan will guide you on your path out of procrastination. If you are signing up, you already have intentions and have put effort into acheiving this goal.
In the group:
We will have brief introductions and share our goals for overcoming procrastination.
Ly-Lan will guide the group through EMDR and EFT Tapping, and then hypnosis for beating the urge to procrastinate.
You will also be given prompts for recording your own hypnosis script, and you will have time to record yourself reading the script for future use.
You will be encouraged to practice 15 seconds of EMDR daily.After payment is received, you will receive an email with the zoom link.
https://buy.stripe.com/cNi14o3un3ONdp1aAYfYY0aGroup agreements:
No recording of any kind. This is a confidential space.
Respect only. No advice, criticism, or suggestions. We practice gratitude and kindness.
No communication for soliciting, sales, sex, or unrequested help. Only peer support.
Any violation will be reported immediately—no exceptions.
Thank you for honoring this safe space.
Everyone is welcome with these group agreements.
Disclaimer: this is not therapy, participate within your own limits.FAQ:
*In the sign-up process there is a MEETUP advertisement for a credit card and for BetterHelp. These applications are not required for this event, they are advertisements by MEETUP, not by the organizer, Ly-Lan.
~Please disregard the MEETUP advertisements for credit cards and BetterHelp*Are there any requirements?
~ Please be in a comfortable, private setting for the group.
~ It is highly recommended that you be familiar with hypnosis, EMDR and EFT, but not a requirement. Attending a free event in this "Return To Connect" Meetup Group would be helpful.*What is hypnosis?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/hypnosis*What are EMDR and EFT?
Please review these videos for information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU
https://flashtechnique.com/wp/*Who is Ly-Lan?
Ly-Lan's website, https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/862226
Insta: ReturnToConnect
Ly-Lan Lofgren has been a licensed hypnosis, EMDR and EFT Therapist and Coach since 2007, helping people achieve their goals, across so many settings.* Does Ly-Lan accept Insurance as a therapist?
No. Your insurance may provide you reimbursement for individual sessions. - EFT & EMDR for Nervous System ResetLink visible for attendees
(On-Going Group, Scheduled through October Mondays)
Group: Return To Connect
Event: Guided Stress Relief
EMDR & EFT Tapping, 15 minute group
Mondays 11am PST, or 2pm EST, or 7pm WETTherapist, Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will lead you through EMDR and EFT tapping practices to help you connect with your most resourced self, and 50-80 other members will practice live with you.
When we are grounded, we are able to work towards our goals.
Please take a moment to read this description to manage expectations for this FREE 15 minute group offering.
Please sign on early.
Starting at 11:00am PST promptly, Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will guide you through a few rounds of EMDR "bilateral stimulation" (or "tapping"), and then EFT Tapping. This is a brief practice that allows you to step into your most resourced self. You will be encouraged to use this 15 second tool daily to help you continue to connect with your most resourced self.
Q&A, and time to socialize follows.We also have a WhatsApp group for daily support.
A zoom link will be visible after you RSVP.
This Meetup Group "Return To Connect" includeweekly Mondays at 11, in-person events, and also paid events using EMDR, EFT and Hypnosis to overcome fearul patterns.
Please RSVP for each event for updates.Agreements:
By joining the zoom session, you agree:
1️⃣ No recording of any kind. This is a confidential space. For replay needs, use public videos.
2️⃣ Respect only. No advice, criticism, or suggestions. We practice gratitude and kindness.
3️⃣ No communication for soliciting, sales, sex, or unrequested help. Only peer support.
Any violation will be reported immediately—no exceptions.
Thank you for honoring this safe space.
Everyone is welcome with these group agreements.
This is not therapy - participate only within your limits.FAQ:
*What are EMDR and EFT?
Please review these videos for information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU
https://flashtechnique.com/wp/*Who is Ly-Lan?
Ly-Lan's website, https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/862226
Insta: ReturnToConnect
Ly-Lan has been an EMDR, EFT and hypnotherapy Licensed Therapist and Coach since 2007, helping people achieve their goals, across many settings. Ly-Lan practices EMDR and EFT Tools and body doubling to help manage executive functioning skills.* Does Ly-Lan accept Insurance as a therapist?
No. However, your insurance may reimburse you.*How can I best support this community?
~Thanks for showing up in any capacity. You have done enough.
~And if you would like to connect and leave typed feedback about your experience on Google Maps, Yelp, FB, Healthgrdes or LinkedIn, that is helpful.
~And if you would like to contribute, any amount, that is very much appreciated. Venmo information will be listed in the zoom chat. You are very welcome to participate without financial contribution.* Future Plans: rather than have a zoom only offered by myself, then WhatsApp, and then announcements on Meetup and Instagram, I am looking for a platform where all members can communicate more freely and also hold body doubling.
- EFT & EMDR for Nervous System ResetLink visible for attendees
(On-Going Group, Scheduled through October Mondays)
Group: Return To Connect
Event: Guided Stress Relief
EMDR & EFT Tapping, 15 minute groupTherapist, Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will lead you through EMDR and EFT tapping practices to help you connect with your most resourced self, and up to 80 other members will practice live with you.
When we are grounded, we are able to work towards our goals.
Please take a moment to read this description to manage expectations for this FREE 15 minute group offering.
Please sign on early.
Starting at 11:00am promptly, Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will guide you through a few rounds of EMDR "bilateral stimulation" (or "tapping"), and then EFT Tapping. This is a brief practice that allows you to step into your most resourced self. You will be encouraged to use this 15 second tool daily to help you continue to connect with your most resourced self.
Q&A, and time to socialize follows.We also have a WhatsApp group for daily support.
A zoom link will be visible after you RSVP.
Other events in this Meetup Group "Return To Connect" include
15 minutes Thursdays 6pm PST, and 60 minutes Wednesdays 11am (Accountability), and some in-person events.
Please RSVP for each event for updates and cancellations.Agreements:
By joining the zoom session, you agree:
1️⃣ No recording of any kind. This is a confidential space. For replay needs, use public videos.
2️⃣ Respect only. No advice, criticism, or suggestions. We practice gratitude and kindness.
3️⃣ No communication for sales, sex, or unsolicited help. Only peer support.
Any violation will be reported immediately—no exceptions.
Thank you for honoring this safe space.
Everyone is welcome with these group agreements.
This is not therapy - participate only within your limits.
This is the beginning of creating healthy brain and nervous system habits.FAQ:
*What are EMDR and EFT?
Please review these videos for information on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Emotinoal Freedom Technique.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU
https://flashtechnique.com/wp/*Who is Ly-Lan?
Ly-Lan's website, https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/862226
Insta: ReturnToConnect
Ly-Lan has been an EMDR and EFT Licensed Therapist and Coach since 2007, helping people achieve their goals, across many settings. Ly-Lan practices EMDR and EFT Tools and body doubling to help manage executive functioning skills.*Why is this free? (and free of sales or advertising)
~ Ly-Lan already leads groups for current clients, and opening this group up to a larger community feels more powerful as a group experience.* Does Ly-Lan accept Insurance as a therapist?
~No. However, your insurance may reimburse you.*How can I best support this community?
~Thanks for showing up in any capacity. You have done enough.
~And if you would like to leave typed feedback about your experience or response to the group or your daily tapping practice, even just a few words. These can be left with Meetup, Google Maps, Yelp, FB, or LinkedIn
~And if you would like to contribute, any amount, that is very much appreciated. Venmo information will be listed in the zoom chat. You are very welcome to participate without financial contribution. - Body Doubling Accountability Buddies 1 hrLink visible for attendees
Please read description:
Let's get our meet to check off our mid-week to-do list!
Many brains work best in the presence of others. We call this enhanced brain functioning mastermind, accountability, body doubling, etc.At 11am, we practice self-regulation tools from EMDR and EFT and check-in (total 5 minutes),
and then we accomplish our do-able tasks in the next 25 minutes.
Repeat.
And end by 12.
**Please sign onto zoom 5 minutes early**What are you working on?
Laundry, Bills, making your Reels, outreach calls, day trading, online shopping, studying, exercise, writing, anything at all!Other events in this Meetup Network "Return To Connect" include 15 minutes on Mondays at 11am and Thursdays 6pm, PST. Please RSVP for updates and cancellations.
By request, we are forming a Sunday morning group.Agreements:
By joining the zoom session, you agree:
1️⃣ No recording of any kind. This is a confidential space. For replay needs, use public videos. Join our WhatsApp group for support and updates.
2️⃣ Respect only. No advice, criticism, or suggestions. We practice gratitude and kindness.
3️⃣ No private contact for sales, sex, or unsolicited help. Only peer support for EMDR/EFT.Any violation will be reported immediately—no exceptions.
Thank you for honoring this safe space.
Everyone is welcome with these group agreements.Disclaimer: this is not therapy, participate within your own limits.
This is the last meeting in this series: if you would like more body doubling meetings, or have suggestions to keep this going, please contact Ly-Lan or leave a comment here.
FAQ:
*What are EFT and EMDR?
Please watch these informational videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU
https://flashtechnique.com/wp/*Who is Ly-Lan?
Ly-Lan's website, https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/862226
Insta: ReturnToConnect*Does Ly-Lan accept insurance?
No.*How can I best support this community?
- Please show up in any capacity. You are enough.
- Bonus. if you invite another person to practice with you, you both are more likely to keep these healthy habits as a routine.
-More options. Please type a written review, with your words about this experience, even if just one sentence.
-More options. Supporting Ly-Lan financially with a contribution to Venmo is greatly appreciated. You are welcome without financial contribution.***Warning: there is another group that copied and pasted exactly this group, day and time, using my outline fed into the Meetup AI tool. If you have mistakenly signed up for theirs, please give them that feedback. I tried attending theirs, and the zoom link did not work, and also messaged their moderators. Thank you for support.
