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

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 therapy, but the processing is blocked. A client is stuck on negative thoughts or beliefs. Despite the use of eye movements or taps (forms of bilateral stimulation), the client seems to be in a rut of negativity. Adaptive Information is not coming into the reprocessing. Why Does It Happen Looping can happen for a number of reasons. The most

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 to Expect for the Length of Treatment in EMDR Therapy “How long does it take?” is one of the most frequently asked questions when individuals inquire about EMDR Therapy. This video helps to address that question and give more information about the EMDR Process. It Depends The short answer to this question is roughly, "I really don't know." Everyone's experience with EMDR Therapy is wonderfully unique and different. The length of treatment varies from person to person,

Dr. Gary Quinn of the EMDR Institute of Israel created a specific EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) intervention in the treatment of mental health and coronavirus. This specific approach focuses on stabilization, as opposed to stabilization and reprocessing with the standard EMDR approach. The Self Care Protocol for Coronavirus (SCP-C) can be very useful for individuals who are struggling with fear, anxiety, panic, guilt, inadequacy, and regret, among other

Just because #coronavirus has caused many of us to stay home, that doesn’t mean you can't access counseling sessions with your #therapist. Here's what you need to know about how our Telehealth System works Sessions are still 100% confidential. We use a secure, HIPAA compliant system through #SimplePractice to provide online accessibility to our clients. When you book a virtual session, the link for your appointment will be sent to you either via text or email (depending on yo

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

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Here are 3 things to look out for if you think that your child might be suffering from depression or anxiety. 1. Irritability Depression in adolescence does not always present as sadness, more often than not it presents as angry outbursts or agitation. 2. Aches, pains or unexplained illness If your child is missing more school than usual, this is something to be aware of. 3. Changes in sleeping or eating patterns If you're noticing that your child is eating way more or way le

Emotions are tricky. Sometimes they are simple, and can be easy to understand. Other times, they seem to appear out of nowhere. When emotions arise, it is important to engage with them. Avoiding emotions is actually invalidating yourself, which leads to more negative emotions. Allowing yourself to feel your emotions validates your feelings, your thoughts, and yourself. How Do I Validate My Emotions? The first step in validating any emotion is to feel the emotion. This sounds

A healthy self-esteem is described as a positive attitude towards yourself. It includes an appreciative, realistic, and balanced view of yourself. It's normal to sometimes be critical of yourself and engage in negative thinking about your abilities from time to time. We all do that; but when you tend to see yourself as incompetent, unworthy or inadequate for most of the time, your self-criticism becomes a low self-esteem issue. If you want to feel good about yourself, you ne

With everything that is being covered in the news and happening in our country lately, it is natural to feel discouraged and want to discuss these major issues with people; however, we all know that sometimes it can be hard to have these serious conversations. Topics such as mental health, suicide, racial relations, violence, or even politics, are difficult to talk about, but it is so important that we do. Here are four helpful hints for having meaningful and important conver

Mindfulness can be described as an ability to be fully present and aware of the existing moment, without interpreting or judging it. Practiced through meditation, mindfulness exercise can help you become aware of your negative, self-critical thoughts. Moreover, mindfulness can increase your optimism, boost your mood and improve your self-image. How can Mindfulness help you Overcome Anxiety? It is completely normal to feel worried, nervous or afraid from time to time. Most o

Healing From Emotional Abuse and Neglect Is childhood a painful memory for you? Or can you not remember all that much from your younger years? Difficulties with attachment can be at the core of what brings an individual into therapy the first time. Usually, these struggles show up as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, poor self image, attempting to understand why he/she is having difficulties in their current or past relationships, or difficulties with parenting their own ch

Breathing and stress have a very strong connection.  The primary role of breathing is to absorb oxygen and to expel carbon dioxide through the movement of our lungs. But breathing can do much more than that.  We have the power to consciously control our breathing. Why is this important? Because controlling your breath can help you cope with stress and stress-related situations. Breathing and Stress You have probably noticed how your breathing differs when you feel relaxed fro

Why Listening to Your Intuition is the Way to Go How many times have you thought, “I should have trusted my gut!”? When we face an uncomfortable situation or decision, we tend to rationalize it and use logic as the basis of our decision, even though something doesn’t quite feel right. We're left with anxiety and discomfort. If you learned how to trust that gut feeling a little more, you might be surprised how accurate it is. Fun Fact: There are actual brain cells (neurons) i

Visualization for Athletic Success Visualization, also known as mental rehearsal or mental imagery, is a technique in which we imagine ourselves in a specific situation performing a specific activity. You can use visualization in your everyday life to familiarize yourself with a situation before it actually happens. Visualization may also be a powerful motivation tool that helps you build your confidence. You might use visualization or mental rehearsal to view yourself perfor

Valentine’s Day can be really triggering for a lot of individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues.  Loneliness can be one of the most challenging emotions, but when you love yourself you’re never alone. Whether you’re single or not, here are 4 ways to show yourself a little love this Valentine’s Day. Treat yourself You don’t need a partner just to receive a little love. The best type of love is the one that we give to ourselves. Take yourself for

For many students, stress is simply a part of their college life. High tuition fees, never-ending exams and life away from the family generate a high level ofstress among college students nowadays. According to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CMHH) Annual Report (2015), the number of college students seeking campus mental health counseling is growing over five times faster than college enrollment. Around 32 percent of university students report struggling with mental

Have you been thinking about making an appointment with a therapist? Thought about it but haven’t been able to make the call? Are you nervous about what the therapist will think about you? Here’s a tip: A therapist is most likely just as nervous the first time you get together. I know I still get butterflies every time I have a new client coming in. I still wonder, will I be able to help this person? Will they like me? I’ve been doing this for years now, but those thoughts an