Childhood introduces many events that trigger a wide variety of negative emotions for children, from the fear of an invisible monster lurking under the bed to the acute anxiety that often accompanies the first day of school. Every new event requires superhero strength just to get by because of the uncertainty of trying something new. […]
EMDR Therapy
What is Play Therapy and How Does it Work?
Individual child therapy can take many forms, depending on the mental and emotional needs of a child. One of the less common forms of individual child therapy is called play therapy, which can be a highly effective psychological strategy to help children work through difficult mental and emotional issues. Because children use playtime to express […]
Common effects of trauma on our everyday ways of processing life experiences
Going through a traumatic event challenges our understanding of how the world should operate, as well as erodes our confidence and shakes many of our core beliefs. Whether you survived a natural disaster, suffered the loss of a close family member, or endured the tragedy of being the victim of a violent crime, a traumatic […]
Long Term Benefits of EMDR Therapy
Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) represents a form of individual adult therapy that stimulates eye movement to help patients deal with traumatic emotions and memories. EMDR therapy is known for its short-term solutions for treating the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, how does implementing EMDR psychotherapy techniques benefit the victim of a traumatic […]
Reasons why EMDR may be helpful for those with traumatic memories they would rather not recall
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy represents a highly recommended type of therapy for treating the symptoms of several mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. EMDR therapy also is widely recognized for treating the symptoms that develop because of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Several renowned organizations, such as the World […]
What is EMDR Therapy, and Do I Need It?
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) represents a relatively new type of therapy that implements nontraditional therapeutic methods. Despite its fairly new status as a form of psychotherapy, EMDR therapy has gained popularity among many therapists, especially when it comes to treating the symptoms generated by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR does not depend on medications […]
What Exactly IS EMDR Therapy?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) represents a relatively new type of psychological testing that has increased in popularity, especially for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The symptoms of PTSD develop under a wide range of circumstances, including car accidents, physical assaults, and military combat. EMDR therapy does not depend on more traditional […]
Family Therapy: What to Expect at Your First Session
The first time your family steps into a counseling center, you might feel a mix of confusion, nervousness, and anticipation. These feelings are normal, regardless if you’ve had counseling in the past. Similar to other forms of counseling, whether individual adult or child therapy, your first family therapy session will be focused on introducing your […]