You may have seen the documentary or heard about Prince Harry using Eye Movement Desensitization Repossessing (EMDR) to help with the effects of anxiety and trauma from the death of his mother 20 years ago. That news may have you wondering if you can use EMDR for Social … [Read more...]
The Relationship Between Trauma and Insomnia
Guest post by Dr.Katherine Hall Traumatic events can cause a long list of adverse side effects. While some are short-term, others may plague you for years, or even, the rest of your life. Most trauma patients experience stress, anxiety, irritability, and depression as they … [Read more...]
What is EMDR Therapy and How Does it Work?
Have you had no luck healing trauma with talk therapy? EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a unique form of psychotherapy that differs from most talk therapies. It is useful in treating lasting symptoms from traumatic experiences and Post Traumatic Stress … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Unresolved Grief
Guest post by Marina Lisjonok (MSW, RRT, E-CYT) When I was 26 years old, my 32-year-old husband died suddenly from a heart attack. Thinking back, I remember that time being the heaviest and most difficult part of my life. I fell into a deep depression to the point where I had … [Read more...]
Married to Someone with Childhood Trauma? How It Affects Relationships
You probably know that childhood trauma refers to any significantly distressing experience a person was exposed to as a child. Because we all experience life in different ways, what may be traumatic for you may not be for someone else. What really matters is how you perceived the … [Read more...]
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