Before pursuing PTSD treatment with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), you probably have questions. I'm an EMDR therapist, as well as someone who has experienced the therapy myself. I can answer those questions and tell you what you need to know before pursuing … [Read more...]
3 Ways Childhood Trauma Can Affect Your Adult Relationships
Most of us have a sense that childhood trauma affects our adult relationships. After all, you probably have heard another person joke about how you married your father (or mother)? An insurance company even riffed on this in their advertising! Jokes aside, how exactly does … [Read more...]
Looking for a Counselor in Jefferson Park?
Are you from Chicago and looking for a counselor in Jefferson Park? We have a homey satellite counseling center in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Our two talented therapists in that office eagerly await helping you there! Do you or your child want support with grief or work … [Read more...]
Will PTSD Go Away Without Treatment?
Guest blog post by Martha (Marty) Dennen, LCPC, SEP "Will PTSD go away without treatment" is an often-asked question in my office. The short answer is that with treatment PTSD symptoms can go away or greatly lessen. Unfortunately, untreated PTSD often results in more suffering, … [Read more...]
Why Does Childhood Trauma Affect Adulthood?
Why does childhood trauma affect adulthood? The simple answer is how the brain and nervous system encode memory. But like trauma, the simple answer is a bit… complicated. To understand why childhood trauma can affect adulthood you first need to understand a few things. First, … [Read more...]
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