Adopting a child is a beautiful and life-changing experience. However, it also comes with unique challenges, especially if your adopted child has higher needs. As a parent, you naturally want to provide the best care for your child, but it’s crucial to remember self-care. Finding balance through self-care is essential for your well-being and for…
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Understanding Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a unique, evidence-based approach that helps people process and recover from trauma. Francine Shapiro developed this therapy in the late 1980s. EMDR therapy involves guided eye movements, which, combined with cognitive processing, help individuals reprocess traumatic memories. This reprocessing reduces…
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Innovative therapy approaches have gained attention for their effectiveness in addressing deep-seated psychological issues. EMDR and RRT are two such methods transforming mental health care with quick, efficient, and personalized treatment options. EMDR reprocesses traumatic memories through guided eye movements or bilateral stimulation, reducing emotional impact. RRT combines hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and neuro-linguistic programming to address emotional and behavioral issues quickly and painlessly. Both therapies have shown promise in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and phobias.
Trauma and Rapid Resolution (RRT) Therapy Trauma can cast a long shadow over our lives, affecting our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in profound ways. Many people who have experienced trauma struggle with symptoms like anxiety, depression, and flashbacks. Traditional therapy often involves revisiting and talking about these painful memories, which can be a daunting and…
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In today’s fast-paced digital era, where everything from grocery shopping to attending meetings can be done online, it’s no surprise that the field of therapy has also embraced the virtual world. And one therapeutic technique that has gained widespread recognition for its effectiveness in treating trauma and other mental health conditions is Eye Movement Desensitization…
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Scientifically-backed tips and tricks for coping and reducing chronic anxiety and stress.
EMDR therapy is a brain based therapy that has changed the lives of many. In this post, we explore the ways it can help you.
What is the difference between trauma and complex trauma? Trauma is an event in which a person experiences or witnesses extreme threat of harm or death. Some forms of trauma include car accidents, community violence, medical trauma, physical abuse, sexual violation or abuse, natural disasters, domestic violence, and traumatic grief. Furthermore, traumatic events often cause…
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Anxiety can throw your life off track. Coping skills such as deep breathing, embracing creativity, progressive muscle relaxation, and more can help you cope better!
A list of 7 tips and tricks for helping a child soothe their big feelings of anxiety.
