Going through adult therapy does not signal a sign of weakness. In fact, going through adult therapy is a sign of courage to tackle life’s toughest problems head-on instead of allowing issues to fester long enough to become major obstacles in your life. You do not need to suffer from the symptoms of depression or […]
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Couples Therapy Has the Potential to Rejuvenate Your Love Life
It is often the central theme of couples therapy, but it does not receive the attention it deserves. A love life that starts to lose its spark can trigger a wide variety of negative emotions, including fear, anger, anxiety, and resentment. In fact, a love life in peril often represents the primary reason why other […]
Psychological Testing is the First Step to Better Mental Health
When you visit a podiatrist to address an issue with your foot and/or ankle, the podiatrist completes several tests to determine the extent of the damage. Understanding the extent of the damage helps the podiatrist develop an effective treatment program to get you back on your feet again. The same principle applies if you meet […]
4 Unexpected Symptoms That May Call for Psychological Testing
Psychological testing represents a series of assessments that allow psychologists to diagnose one of the stages of mental illness. The series of assessments also predict the potential for the development of future mental health issues. Psychological testing is not used exclusively in clinical and hospital settings. Nine out of 10 businesses use some form of […]
The Effects of EMDR Therapy on Complex PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) negatively impacts a broad segment of the population, including crime victims, military veterans, and law enforcement personnel. The worst cases of trauma are called complex PTSD, and treating the mental health condition requires a unique approach called Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR therapy represents an eight-step program that helps […]
How EMDR Therapy Works on Trauma and Chronic Pain
If you have recently gone through a traumatic event that has left behind both lingering emotional and physical distress symptoms, you should consider participating in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Once considered a novel approach to treating the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), EMDR therapy has emerged as a highly successful method for […]
Explaining Therapy to Your Child
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. […]
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 […]
What Does a Couples’ Therapy Session Look Like?
You and your partner have tried to work out the differences that have strained your relationship. The hard work has resulted in the proverbial dead end that closes far too many intimate relationships established by couples of all ages, from all backgrounds. Both of you have decided to try couples therapy to work out the […]
5 Warning Signs Your Child May Be Becoming Socially Anxious
Some children enjoy the company of their peers, which they demonstrate early in life on the school playground and in the family backyard. Other children exhibit shyness by spending time alone working on school projects or watching their favorite television shows. Although shyness should not be considered a negative personality trait, parents must distinguish between […]
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 […]