Finding an EMDR Therapist Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a popular approach to treating individuals with mental health issues. Many participants report that EMDR helps reduce the level of disturbance associated with traumatic memories, however, some people report feeling worse after participating in...
What is Spring Depression? Spring depression, sometimes known as reverse seasonal affective disorder, refers to the increase in mental health symptoms associated with the Spring season. Several studies have found that depression and suicide rates tend to increase in the Spring, which is surprising since...
Traits of a Narcissistic Adult Child Dealing with a grown child with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is incredibly hard and sad. The full cause of NPD is unknown, but many experts speculate it’s a combination of genetics, childhood development, and environmental factors. Many parents struggle...
What is the Anxious-Avoidant Relationship Cycle? The anxious-avoidant relationship cycle describes the tendency of two people with opposing attachment styles (anxious and avoidant) entering into a relationship. In this cycle, both the anxious and the avoidant attached exacerbate each other’s insecurities, making it difficult to...
What is Complex PTSD? Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) results from exposure to multiple traumas over an extended period of time. Complex trauma includes symptoms of PTSD in addition to atypical, trauma symptoms such as emotional disregulation, strained interpersonal relationships, identity confusion, and dissociation....
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,...