March is Self- Harm Awareness Month. In our blog series this month, we will be sharing a variety of resources to raise awareness around self-injury, offer support for those who self-harm, and help individuals learn to identify self- injury in others.
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Here’s What to Expect after EMDR Therapy
People come to me all the time with questions about what to expect after EMDR therapy. Some people think it sounds a little too good to be true, while others worry about the possibility of side effects.
EMDR: How Does It Work in the Brain?
There are several tools therapists can use to help heal those wounds and put those ghosts to rest, but EMDR is among the most effective.
5 Things to Help You Overcome Codependency
Many people struggling with codependency pour themselves into their relationships. Whether their partner asks them to or not, they sacrifice their own identity.
What Are the Types of Codependency?
As with many of our behaviors, codependency can be thought of as a self-defense mechanism that develops in response to our relationships.
EMDR: The Side Effects Explained
When helping clients determine whether or not EMDR therapy is right for them, there are always lots of questions about the process and possible side effects.
What Is Codependency?
It may seem strange to imagine it, but setting boundaries and loving oneself are skills that must be learned and practiced. Ideally, we pick these skills up as children when our parents instill us with confidence and teach us that our value and self-worth are innate.
4 Tips for Dealing with Holiday Anxiety
When you struggle with anxiety, the run-up to the holiday season can feel a bit like a journey into a treacherous wilderness. Emotions and expectations run high, and there’s added stress from scheduling travel or accounting for visitors.
Perfectionism: What Causes It?
When we think of perfectionism we tend to think of high-strung, high-performing individuals who hold themselves and others to exacting standards. For many perfectionists, there’s no such thing as good enough
Complex PTSD: What Is It and What Causes It?
When we think of PTSD, we often associate it with a single, life-altering event: a tragic accident, a violent encounter with a criminal, or a natural disaster. Complex PTSD, sometimes called C-PTSD, occurs in response to repeated exposure to abuse or trauma.