Posted: February 27, 2024
What is Trauma Focused Therapy? Trauma informed therapy is therapy that safely incorporates the awareness of trauma and it’s impact into treatment. A trauma informed therapist helps a patient integrate this awareness by establishing safety and stability for the patient before proceeding with psycho-education, awareness,...
Posted: January 31, 2024
They said the worst things to you. They were cruel and cold. They made you feel unworthy and not good enough. Just as you begin to heal and move on, they suddenly contact you out of the blue. If the above sounds familiar, it is...
Posted: January 16, 2024
10 Ways Trauma Can Effect a Relationship Past traumatic experiences can greatly impact the way you behave and respond in a relationship. Traumatic experiences can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which impairs your sense of safety and security in relationships. This lack of...
Posted: January 3, 2024
What is Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR Therapy? EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy) is a therapeutic modality that helps individuals process traumatic memories to make them less disturbing. You can refer to the previous blog titled, “ How EMDR Therapy Works” for more...
Posted: January 3, 2024
How the Holidays Effect Mental Health The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year. High expectations, financial strain, and family drama are just a few factors contributing to anxiety and depression. Personally, I’ve experienced wonderful holiday celebrations, but I’ve also...
Posted: November 27, 2023
Gaslighting occurs when one person psychologically manipulates another person, causing that person to doubt their perception of reality. Gaslighting is used to gain control and power over another person and creates confusion, doubt, and anxiety. Examples of gaslighting include: lying, dismissing, invalidating, insisting someone’s memory...