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Signs of Impaired Integration

What is Integration? Integration occurs when a traumatic memory has been properly stored in your brain. A traumatized brain struggles to ...

Do you have PTSD?

Most individuals hear PTSD and think flashbacks, nightmares, etc. But there are many symptoms that you may not realize are trauma related.

Should EMDR be Self-Adminstered?

While it is possible to self-administer EMDR, there are risks involved. It's important to fully educate oneself before trying this at home.

Are you Emotionally Avoidant? EMDR may Help!

Emotional avoidance is a common occurrence, especially for survivors of emotional neglect. Learn more about how EMDR can help...

What is Looping in EMDR Therapy?

In EMDR Therapy, there is a common term referred to as "Looping". Looping is when an individual in is the middle of Phase 4 of EMDR ther...

You don't have to be doing eye movements to be doing EMDR Therapy!

It's a common misconception that you have to be doing eye movements to be doing EMDR Therapy. Watch the video to learn more

What is Dissociation?

Dissociation is a common occurrence in survivors of complex trauma. Clients with undiagnosed dissociation report feeling "stuck".

How Long Does EMDR Take?

What to Expect for the Length of Treatment in EMDR Therapy “How long does it take?” is one of the most frequently asked questions when in...

How much is "Normal" to know about Your Therapist?

The Therapeutic Relationship The relationship between client and therapist can sometimes feel strange. I’ve heard some clients and friend...

Why Breathing Helps You Relax

The primary role of breathing is to absorb oxygen and to expel carbon dioxide through the movement of our lungs. Muscles that control bre...

How to Improve Your Sleep During COVID-19

One of the most common struggles I have been hearing lately is that individuals have been having a hard time falling asleep and/or stayin...

Our 5 Favorite Apps for Calming

Mindfulness & meditation are great ways for improving focus, calming your sympathetic nervous system, and preparing your mind and body fo...

How to Help Your Relationship Survive COVID

Invest in Your Relationship Therapists are seeing clients virtually throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic. It's normal to fight more durin...

4 Tips To Improve the Parent - Child Relationship

How to connect with your child and help them build a foundation for deep, meaningful relationships in the future.

Coronavirus Coping Tools

Here's a quick cheat sheet of things to do during coronavirus quarantine (and after it, of course.) I think it’s safe to say that everyon...

How to Use the EMDR Self Care Protocol for Coronavirus

Dr. Gary Quinn of the EMDR Institute of Israel created a specific EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) intervention in th...

How does Virtual Counseling Work?

Just because #coronavirus has caused many of us to stay home, that doesn’t mean you can't access counseling sessions with your #therapist...

How to use EMDR to treat Coronavirus Anxiety (COVID-19)

There have been a lot of inquiries and questions about how to best respond to coronavirus anxiety with EMDR. The information from EMDRIA...

How To Do EMDR Virtually

EMDR therapy telehealth westchester ny Virtual EMDR

6 Ways to Manage Anxiety During COVID-19

Don't let the coronavirus highjack your mental health. Learn concrete strategies to improve your anxiety when you're stuck at home.

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