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...
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...
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...
You dread spending Thanksgiving with narcissistic family/in-laws. Memories of previous fights, passive aggressive digs, and verbal abuse escalate your anxiety as the holiday grows closer. You plan to just suffer though the occasion because you have no choice. Essentially, you feel helpless. If you relate...
The Impact of Childhood Trauma in Adulthood The impact of childhood trauma can last long into adulthood. Many trauma survivors are not aware that their childhood experiences qualify as abuse, causing them to minimize and invalidate these experiences. The Adverse Childhood Experiences questionnaire (ACE’s) is...
You focus more attention on your partner than yourself. You know your relationship isn’t healthy but you feel addicted to it. You do anything to please your partner because you fear they might leave you. You feel ashamed and trapped. Codependency describes a relationship pattern...