Navigating the Healing Journey: A Guide to Trauma Therapy
Traumatic events and experiences can leave deep imprints on the psyche, affecting every facet of one's life. Whether stemming from a singular event or prolonged exposure to distressing circumstances, the impact of trauma can be profound and enduring. However, amidst...
Why EMDR Requires Mindfulness Skills and How to Build Them
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has become a popular and effective therapeutic approach for processing trauma and reducing symptoms related to PTSD, anxiety, and other distressing experiences. A lesser-known yet crucial aspect of EMDR’s...
EMDR Therapy: Trauma Recovery – Benefits of EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, also known as EMDR therapy, is a powerful therapeutic technique that often shows remarkable results in helping people overcome trauma and transform their lives. It is an effective approach to healing and is designed to...
Understanding the Roots of Anxiety and Depression: Why Therapy Before a Crisis Matters
Life can sometimes feel like a series of ups and downs, especially when dealing with anxiety and depression. If you often find yourself seeking therapy only when a crisis hits, you’re not alone. Many people wait until they’re overwhelmed to seek help. However,...
Work Stress and Childhood Trauma: What You Should Know
What are ACEs? Ace stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences and it is an inventory created to identify traumatic experiences you have endured in your developing years. The measure assesses for instances of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse as well as domestic...
The Benefits of Embodiment: Connecting Mind and Body
In our fast-paced, digital world, getting caught up in our thoughts and losing touch with our physical selves is easy. However, embracing embodiment—being present in our bodies—offers numerous mental, emotional, and physical benefits…
Art Therapy: What Do the Experts Say About Why This Approach Could Be Right for You?
Have you attempted to go to therapy before to deal with unresolved past stress or trauma? Did you find the experience to be intense and challenging to complete? Deciding to pursue trauma therapy can be both an empowering and overwhelming experience. Although there are...
Attachment Styles: What Do They Say About You?
What is your attachment style? Whether you’ve been scrolling through social media, chatting with friends, or having deep conversations with your romantic partner of choice, it’s likely that you have run across the term attachment style. But what is an attachment style? And why does it matter?
Navigating Sensitivity: Embracing Your Unique Strengths
If you have arrived at this blog post, chances are you’re someone who feels things deeply. Maybe you’ve been told you’re too sensitive or that you should toughen up. I want to tell you something: being highly sensitive is not a flaw or something to be fixed. It’s a...
Embracing Small Wins: A Path to Hope and Healing
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re navigating through some tough stuff right now. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just plain stuck. I get it. Life can be really challenging, and it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in it all. But I want to...