Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapeutic method used to treat acute and chronic PTSD. While considered highly effective, it is not a quick fix. If you are considering EMDR therapy, it is essential that you find a skilled EMDR therapist to…
The teenage years can perhaps be best described as a time of physical, emotional and social tumult. Changes happen so rapidly in adolescence, that neither child nor parent really knows how to cope. Teenagers often become more detached from their family during this time. In…
If you’re like me you’ve heard a lot lately about mindfulness, meditation, and living in the moment. Sometimes these techniques seem abstract and elusive. But thanks to our brain’s neuroplasticity, or ability to change, anyone can become a mindfulness master! Researchers identified several benefits of…
If you or someone close to you is experiencing depression, then you already know how challenging it can be. One of the most challenging parts of depression is that it causes you to truly believe that things can’t get better. You may believe that things…
Taking that first step toward therapy is not easy and sometimes it takes months or even years to get to a place where you feel ready. You then find yourself looking up therapists in your area, you give them a call, and book your first…
Many people experience a quarter-life crisis at some point in their lives. A large portion of the population experiencing this crisis may feel that something is missing out on them. At this stage, they might not know what direction to take and feel uncertain about…