Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have a wide variety of healthy relationships, while others struggle to trust and avoid forming friendships? The way we react when we get close to someone says a lot about the bonds we formed with our parents or caregiver when we were little. If these early […]
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Articles, Therapies and Treatment
Understanding EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Practice
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common condition. An estimated 6.8% of Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Many treatment options are available for people who are struggling to process past trauma. One treatment that’s becoming increasingly popular to help people with PTSD is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. But what […]
Articles, PTSD & Trauma, Therapies and Treatment, Uncategorized
Polyvagal Theory and the Impact on PTSD
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Most people think trauma lives in your thoughts, but what if we told you it actually lives in your body’s wiring? Dr. Stephen Porges spent decades wondering why some trauma survivors recover while others stay stuck. What he found revolutionized how we think about healing. Polyvagal theory shows us that your nervous system, not your […]
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Sometimes bodies react before minds catch up. Hearts race at certain sounds. Stomachs turn around specific people. Bodies communicate something important. That’s exactly what somatic therapy addresses. Traditional talk therapy focuses on thoughts and emotions, but trauma doesn’t just live in the mind. It gets stored in bodies, too, showing up as tension, pain, anxiety […]
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Mental illness is often misunderstood. Unfortunately, mental health myths continue to circulate, shaping how people view those living with these conditions. From assumptions about weakness to misconceptions about recovery, these myths spread misinformation and contribute to stigma, preventing individuals from seeking needed treatment. This article delves into some of the most common myths about mental […]