One of the most common worries people have when considering EMDR Therapy is that they won’t be able to uncover or recall the root-cause memories related to their trauma.
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Read MoreNo matter how rock-solid a relationship is, it’s inevitable that conflict is going to come up at some point—and when it does, it’s important to know how to handle it.
Read MoreIt's common for many people to feel like there's something wrong with them because they struggle to connect intimately with others. Many people grew up in very strict families that struggled with emotional communication and vulnerability
Read MoreIt’s probably safe to assume you have a basic overview of what EMDR is—an action-oriented, results-driven therapy that works to heal the damage traumatic experiences leave behind.
Read MoreThink of EMDR therapists as individuals who can help us hack our brains to rewrite those traumas and kickstart the natural healing process back into high gear.
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Read MoreMany people—both men and women—experience fluctuations and changes in their sexuality over the course of their lives.
Read MoreAlmost everyone experiences fluctuations in the level of their libido and sexual desire over the course of their lives. Some of that is due to natural, hormonal changes in the human body, but other times it’s due to outside factors like stress around the house or at work.
Read MoreIn the simplest terms, a sex therapist’s role is to give people a safe space to work through any sexual issues they feel they may be having.
Read MoreSexuality is a fundamental part of the human experience, but for so many people its also a source of discomfort and shame.
Read MoreIn today’s post we’ll be exploring a specific type of trauma experienced when people discover someone they trust and rely on for survival has betrayed them.
Read MoreWhile many people will experience a form of trauma at some point in their lives, the impact it has on a person’s perspective on life and sense of security often leave them feeling isolated.
Read MoreWhether your trauma comes from an accumulation of stress in the workplace, exposure to a violent incident, or childhood abuse, it can leave a lasting, complex legacy. Even though they’re able to push through all the psychological and emotional effects of trauma, it takes root in their bodies.
Read MoreIn very simple terms, trauma is our body & mind’s lingering response to past pain. Most often, trauma forms in response to dangerous, life-altering situations and experiences.
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