Unexpected Trials and Transitions: How EMDR Helps You Cope
Many of us plan, prepare, set goals and deadlines, and try to make the best of life. And still, life throws its curveballs. For you, the unexpected curveball may have come in the form of a job transition or the end of a relationship. Perhaps a storm ripped the roof...
Six Fresh Ways to Add Flavor to a Stale Relationship
Humans have an attraction to momentum, freshness, and the idea of invigorating change. For this reason, you may rearrange your furniture, add a new spice to a recipe or paint your walls a different color. But when it comes to relationships, a fresh coat of paint won’t...
Don’t Prolong the Pain! Why Early Trauma Treatment Matters
Experiencing a traumatic event could very well change the course of your life. The event could be a house fire, divorce, death of a loved one, sexual assault, or something completely different. No matter what you went through, the experience will undeniably impact...
Eating Disorder Recovery: Why Accountability is Crucial & How to Support It
Most recovery requires some form of accountability. Whether it’s cutting back mileage from a running injury or practicing self-care while grieving the loss of a loved one, reporting your feelings and actions to another person safeguards your recovery. Much like a...
Need Some Space? How to Get It Without Alienating Your Partner
Spending all or most of your time with your partner may come naturally at the beginning of a relationship. When love sparks, it’s easy to give up much-needed personal time just for a few more moments with your flame. As the newness of the relationship wears off,...
Are You Too Traumatized to Sleep? 5 Common Sleep Problems
Experiencing trauma can transform a good night’s sleep from a necessity into a luxury. It’s not that you want to struggle with one of the most basic needs in life. More than anything, trauma simply blocks you from restfulness. A lot like a mudslide or fallen rocks...
Mindfulness Helps Ease Eating Disorders by Making Life More Meaningful
For most, struggling with an eating disorder is an enormous disruption in life. It’s more than simply looking in the mirror and disliking what you see. The critical voices, the obsessive calorie counting and weighing in, and a constant feeling of guilt all build up to...
Are You as “Together” as You Seem? 6 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety
Without making it sound glamorous, the term “high-functioning anxiety” is becoming increasingly popular. It’s characterized by a similar cluster of symptoms as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The catch, however, is that you may appear to function with such...
EMDR Therapy Can Help You Recover from Social Isolation and Loneliness
Humans are social creatures. Interacting with other people is hardwired in all of us. In fact, the survival of our species depends on that intense need for connection. Even if you fully enjoy your “alone time.” However, socializing is more than simply having a cup of...
Are Your Relationship Goals Healthy? 6 Ways to Tell
Each relationship looks different on the outside. Though on the inside, most healthy relationships consist of similar elements. Things like sharing core values and possessing emotional intelligence can quickly add up to relationship success. And these aren’t things...
Why You Shouldn’t Dismiss the Little “t” Traumas in Your Life
Canyons. Do you know how they’re formed? These geological masterpieces are created by a little bit of pressure over a long period of time. From one month to the next, you might not even be able to see a vast difference in the rock formation. But it’s there. Canyons...
Deceptively “Healthy”? ‒ Why You Can’t Tell by Looks If Someone Has an Eating Disorder
You can’t judge a person by how well they fit the physical norm. Thousands of men and women who appear healthy to a passerby, close friends, and family are suffering from eating disorders, consumed by the desire to appear healthy and fit, but engaging in extremely...
Try These Grounding Techniques to Soothe and Calm
Does your life ever seem like a whirlwind that doesn’t allow you to really stop and enjoy anything? Perhaps it feels like you’re living in a fog, unable to experience life fully, because your mind is constantly being pulled here and there. You deserve to enjoy your...
How to Cope with an Overly Critical Spouse
Dealing with an overly critical spouse can be both challenging and painful. Though it may seem daunting, it’s important for your overall health to handle the situation with great care. The first place to begin? Simply to step back from it all. You don’t need to...
5 EMDR Myths Dispelled & Debunked
Misunderstandings, misperceptions, and even myths surround ideas that are unfamiliar. And to most people, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR is still a rather unfamiliar concept. Likely, you’ve heard about a few of these myths surrounding this...
Are You Stressed or Traumatized? How to Tell the Difference
How do you define trauma? Do you believe a person has to experience a life-threatening event to be traumatized? Although the media tosses around the term post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD nonchalantly, it’s a very real condition. Some believe that professionals...
5 Ways You Can Be Less Judgmental Today
We have all judged. Whether it was another person or yourself, you likely know what it feels like to surrender to a judgmental attitude. If you’re like most people, the act of judging can leave you with a bad taste in your mouth. Though it can feel like a natural and...
How EMDR Can Soothe Relationship Trauma and Calm Persistent Conflict
If you’re like most people, you’ve experienced some form of relationship trauma. After all, trauma can affect relationships of all sorts: Family, romances, and even friendships. Though it is possible, you might not even be able to pinpoint what was rocking your...
Trauma and Trust Issues: Understanding the Impact of Betrayal Trauma
When a loved one betrays you, it can feel earth-shattering. It doesn’t matter whether a partner cheated, a family member committed a financial offense, or someone else did another wrongdoing altogether. The effects of their misconduct can be long-lasting and...
Money Anxiety Disorder: What It Is and What to Do About It
If you’re like most people, you have a complicated relationship with money. Either you don’t have enough, have too much, or simply anything money-related makes you feel uneasy. No matter what your relationship with money looks like, it’s safe to say that money does...
