Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can impede a person’s life. It can freeze you in your tracks from pursuing your goals, your values, and the hobbies that mean so much to you. PTSD can also interfere with how you build and manage relationships in life. Many different forms of psychotherapy are shown to be effective in […]
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The pain of grief and loss seems unbearable to even imagine at times. Even harder to imagine or experience is the pain of losing a child. Most people have the belief that children should bury their parents. Unfortunately, this is sometimes reversed, and the pain can be excruciating. This blog post discusses the topic of
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The news today feels as if it is constantly filled with trauma, stress, and pain. In the United States, school shootings are becoming all too common. On 12.16.24, a shooter targeted the Abundant Life Christian School located in Madison, Wisconsin. These types of events have an almost disbelief of terror that spreads and seeps into
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A variety of factors impact infidelity rates, believe it or not. These factors can range from family values, income, economic stress, illness, and the decade(s) someone grew up in. The Institute of Family Studies notes that 20% of men and 13% of women will cheat on their married spouse at some point. Infidelity can cut
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Both top-down and bottom-up therapies have their place in the therapist’s office. However, it depends on what specifically you are seeking therapy for that determines the needed intervention. This blog post will briefly explore the neurobiology of the brain, the differences between top-down and bottom-up therapies, how different forms of therapy can be beneficial, and
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First responders (police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services) are those in the community on the front lines. They often render life-saving medical services, stop threats in the community, or rescue those in dire situations. The Institutes of Health indicate that about 80% of first responders will experience a traumatic event in their career. This
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) often occur suddenly and without warning. One common symptom of a TBI is fatigue. There are many thoughts about the interrelationship between fatigue and TBIs. What we do know is that every person and their TBI affect them differently. Some people will have challenges with more short-term fatigue symptoms whereas others
The guilt and shame of trauma are something easily missed in the therapy room. Trauma can trigger changes in how we view ourselves, the world, and our sense of safety. However, when someone is involved in a traumatic event, their role or lack thereof can create guilt and shame later in life. We’ll explore the
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First responders are often the first on the scene during traumatic, chaotic events. They face high-stress situations, including car accidents, mass shootings, and other emergencies on a routine basis. Their heroic efforts and sacrifices save lives, but the emotional toll of witnessing severe injuries, death, and human suffering can impact the human body. Repeated exposure
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Men tend to bottle up their emotions, stress, and trauma throughout life. This can have disastrous challenges down the road in a man’s life because these inner challenges don’t just disappear on their own. They need to be healed and integrated so they no longer disrupt thought patterns, mood swings and emotions, and addictive behavior
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