People go about their lives feeling anxious and not knowing what they’re experiencing. That might be due to cultural reasons, lack of access to mental health information, or being consistently told by others that “it’s all in your head.” Well, it’s actually not. And here’s why. Our brains are wired for survival, so throughout the …
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, also known as EMDR, is a type of psychotherapy that has been proven to be effective for treating emotional trauma. If you are considering EMDR therapy, you may be wondering what to expect from your sessions. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of EMDR and what you can …
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As children, we’re learning about ourselves, relationships, the world, and everything in between. Everything is new to us and we highly depend on our parents to teach us what we need to know. We have basic needs like shelter, clothing, food, water, and physical safety. We have needs to emotionally connect with our parents and …
Newcomers are often nervous and unsure what to expect when starting therapy. You might have heard horror stories, or positive ones, from those close to you. But if you’re wondering what to expect throughout your therapy process, below are some guidelines: 1.) The beginning. Your first one to two sessions will typically look different than …
Certain events in our lives trigger our fight, flight, or freeze response and sometimes our nervous system gets stuck in that survival response. Chronic stress, chaotic or unstable environments, death or loss, abuse, and other painful experiences can cause trauma to our nervous system. Over time, our bodies feel comfortable and safe living in our …
Over the last few years, people have been more open about seeking mental health services and embarking on their “healing journey.” This is a major change from past generations and time periods. Being able to hear and relate to other’s healing journeys actually releases a lot of the shame people carry about needing help. There …