Many questions revolve around ‘how to live life in recovery, ‘how is it achieved’, ‘where do I begin’, and ‘what does recovery mean to me?’ In this blog post, we will explore different methods people use to pursue recovery in their lives, how people find support on the lonely road of recovery, and the topic […]
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In a society that is more connected via social media and the internet than ever, we can experience the effects of violence on mental health. Additionally, with violent events appearing to occur more frequently, we can easily find ourselves involved in these types of traumatic events. Violence in the Media It seems like everywhere we
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Mental health and addiction in life do not specify who they do and do not affect.  From the rich to the poor, symptoms of mental health and addiction ripple through people’s lives. In this blog post, we will explore a variety of topics to include: statistics on and the impacts of both mental health symptoms
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This is a great question. In this blog post, we’ll cover a variety of factors that can influence how and what interventions an EMDR therapist uses while in session. There are many large variables that impact how a therapist approaches clinical work. These may include: Prior life experiences that have created empathy and compassion Where
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) occurs from experiencing prolonged exposure to childhood neglect, abuse, feelings of having limited protection, and/or limited attachment to caregivers. Despite these events occurring throughout childhood, the lasting effects of C-PTSD can be devastating. However, working with a therapist trained in trauma can effectively help someone regain their sense of meaning
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In short, ego states form from experiences of heightened emotional states. These experiences can be both positive of negative in perception or reality. When people think or talk of ego states, we are not talking about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) where there are structural changes to a person’s identity. However, what we are referring to
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Mood can be impacted by many variables. In this blog post, we will highlight some of these variables, ways to improve mood regulation, and explore mental health therapies that can be beneficial to supporting recovery. Finally, see how working with a therapist for mood disorders can support you! What Variables Impact Mood Dysregulation? An individual’s
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The polyvagal theory highlights how the nervous system responds to threat – fight, flight, freeze, and sometimes fawning/appeasement. Polyvagal theory details that we have different states to our nervous system. The three main states in polyvagal theory are: A Sympathetic State – where we fight/flight in response to stress/trauma A Ventral Vagal State – where
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Therapy in general is still highly stigmatized in the United States. To seek relationship therapy may be even more negatively perceived due to the perception that the overall relationship is ‘struggling’. This does not always have to be the case. There are various points in time people in relationships seek therapy. A few may be:
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Bullying can occur at any point throughout our life. However, it is very impactful when we are children, adolescents, and teens. During these timeframes, our brains are changing on both a neural level and well as structurally. Rates of bullying in the U.S are around 1 in 5 children. Click here to reference more data
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