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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In the last five to ten years, more people are realizing how our childhood impacts us as adults. Our home environment, our day to day life, our parents, our family, our culture, our beliefs, and our world experiences during childhood all play a role in who we become as an adult. Many of us are …
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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 …
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There’s a lot of talk in social media about “healing journeys”, which might leave you wondering what to expect on yours. I wish I could say it’s all rainbow and butterflies, but it isn’t….and that is actually a beautiful thing. Here’s what you might experience while healing your trauma wounds: 1. It might feel like …
The first step in healing from emotional trauma, or psychological trauma, is acknowledging that you were subjected to a traumatic event and that you have developed sensitivities, insecurities, or emotional reactions to situations that would otherwise not trigger you. Trauma is common and sometimes difficult to overcome. If you feel like your experience is making …