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 […]
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. […]