This is by far the most frequently asked question I get asked by potential clients. It’s hard to find information on what the process of EMDR is actually like to go through. I see a lot of overly technical discussion and also vague stories of the “magic” that is the result of EMDR. I’m hoping…
When was the last time that you ate a meal that you truly enjoyed? Do you remember what the food tasted like, smelled like, textures, colors, the temperature of the food? Do you remember where you were when you had this meal? Were you alone or were you with friends or family? Do you remember…
Setting boundaries and maintaining them can be like hanging clothes to dry in a tornado at first- it feels like no matter how many times you say “no” or explain your limits, they get blown right over. Read how to say no and make it stick! Setting boundaries can be so foreign, a skill…
While depression is a serious illness, you can fight back against it and win if you know what to do when it strikes. If your depression is severe, however, it’s important to seek the advice of a physician. Most people with depression have a mild to moderate form, and they can do a lot to help…
Let’s talk about boundaries in relationships. What are they, why do we need them, and how do we communicate these to our partner? What are boundaries? In simple terms, we can define boundaries as being our rules, limitations, and basic sense of self. In clinical terms, our sense of self is called autonomy, but for…
I was a therapist who did not “need” therapy. I started my career working with a very vulnerable population, children in foster care. These children had experienced horrors that were hard for me to even imagine. I created a safe environment for them, I worked hard to gain their trust, to provide a non-judgmental space…
“Grow up and start acting your age!” she screams with the hope of jarring him violently enough to wake him from his drunken stupor. Further entrenching in his defiance, with all the maturity and vigor he can muster, he shouts, “Make me!” How could he not see his childish behavior? He is so selfish. How…
Understanding and treating mental health concerns can easily become overwhelming. With common practice dictating the evaluation of and administration of the benefits of medication, it can seem second nature to focus on the symptoms of mental health disorders as a point of change. It can seem normal to engage in the discussion of the effects…
Over the decades, theories and treatment of substance and alcohol abuse have shifted. Early on, addiction was seen as a moral issue. If a person could simply invoke resolve and repent for their issues, then they can deal with their choice to drink or use. This was emphasized by programs such as Mother Against Drunk…
On September 14th, 1986, former First Lady Nancy Reagan spoke to the American public about the dangers of drugs and gave her solution to this grave issue: “Just Say No.” Possibly well-intentioned, but severely misguided, her call to action was taken on by the American public and the international stage at large. For his part,…