What is EMDR Therapy? An EMDR Therapist Breaks it Down
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What is EMDR Therapy? An EMDR Therapist Breaks it Down

While traditional talk therapy is great for understanding why you feel this way, sometimes you need something that speaks directly to your body's stress response, especially if you are someone who has experienced trauma.

That's where EMDR comes in.

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Self Confidence vs Self Worth
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Self Confidence vs Self Worth

In and out of the therapy room, self worth vs self confidence are frequently discussed concepts.

While often used interchangeably, these are two very different aspects of our self-perception that play important roles in our overall well-being.

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Eating Disorders in Athletes
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Eating Disorders in Athletes

Behind the smiles of some athletes who return home decorated with Olympic medals is a struggle that has overshadowed their quest for gold.

Olympic glory has come at the cost of their physical and mental health as they struggle with disordered eating and body image. In recent memory, more have spoken out about their struggles.

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How Trauma Affects The Brain and Memories
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How Trauma Affects The Brain and Memories

Many people who have experienced trauma struggle with fragmented memories, intense emotions, and physical sensations they can't explain. Understanding the sciencey, neurobiology of trauma, can provide insights into these experiences and start to clear a path for healing.

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Navigating Toxic Positivity as a Trauma Survivor
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Navigating Toxic Positivity as a Trauma Survivor

In the age of social media and self-help gurus, we're constantly bombarded with messages telling us to "just be positive" or "good vibes only."

While positivity can be beneficial, there's a dark side to this relentless optimism - toxic positivity.

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What is Intergenerational Trauma?
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What is Intergenerational Trauma?

Intergenerational trauma, also known as transgenerational trauma, is a phenomenon where the effects of traumatic experiences are passed down from one generation to the next.

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Why Trauma Makes It Hard to Read Situations and People
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Why Trauma Makes It Hard to Read Situations and People

Polyvagal Theory Explained Part 2

Neuroception: Detecting Signs of Safety and Danger in the Wake of Trauma 

Welcome to part II of “What Even is Nervous System Regulation Anyway?”. In my last blog post, I talked about the nervous system and why it’s gaining a lot of attention these days.

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How to Support Someone With An Eating Disorder
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How to Support Someone With An Eating Disorder

For loved ones of people struggling with eating disorders, providing the right support is crucial, yet can be very challenging.

This blog post hopes to equip you with the knowledge and tools to start to support your loved one through their recovery process.

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Can EMDR Help with Eating Disorders?
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Can EMDR Help with Eating Disorders?

While traditional therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) have been the cornerstone of treatment for many, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is gaining attention for its potential to address the traumatic roots of disordered eating.

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