June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month and we believe that everyone can benefit from understanding more about PTSD. PTSD is estimated to impact 7.8% of Americans in their lifetime, and millions of people worldwide. If you aren’t impacted by PTSD, you likely know someone or several people who are. It’s important to note […]
An estimated 70% of adults have experienced at least one traumatic incident in their lives. This may help explain why EMDR is such a popular therapy. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. It is a powerful way to heal from trauma, reduce distress and promote emotional well-being. Psychologist Francine Shapiro developed EMDR in the […]
What is EMDR therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a widely-studied trauma-focused therapy developed by Francine Shapiro, PhD. After a person experiences trauma, he/she often has a difficult time processing what happened. Disturbing events can get stuck in the brain in the form of images, thoughts, feelings and body sensations. EMDR helps individuals […]
The movement of countless individuals coming forward to publicly proclaim that, they too, have been sexually harassed or abused in their past is sweeping the nation. Each disclosure of sexual harassment or abuse triggers another. When one person discloses something difficult and/or extremely personal in a group, it often empowers others to do the same. […]
This past weekend, I saw the Oscar-nominated film, Manchester by the Sea, at Nashville’s own and newly renovated Belcourt Theatre. For those of you unfamiliar with The Belcourt, I highly recommend you check it out – and become a member. It’s a non-profit organization, one of Nashville’s most vibrant arts organizations and a leader among […]
One of the truths in life is that everyone experiences emotional pain at some point. When people are hurt deeply, it leaves a spot that is extremely sensitive, just like a physical wound. When they are reminded of that pain, they react in a way that serves to protect themselves from reopening that emotional injury. […]