How to Be a Better Human in 2025: Embracing Growth and Healing Through EMDR
As we enter 2025, it’s natural to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. This year, make it your mission to prioritize not just your health but your growth as a person. Better relationships, deeper self-understanding, and emotional healing are all possible when you commit to becoming the best version of yourself. […]
Managing your stress this holiday season
The holiday season is often a time of joy, celebration, and connection with loved ones. But for many, it can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions. Whether it’s managing family dynamics, juggling work with personal obligations, or feeling the weight of unmet expectations, the holiday season can stir up a lot […]
Can EMDR help relieve holiday stress?
How EMDR Can Help You Manage Holiday Stress While self-care and mindfulness are great strategies for managing holiday stress, there may be deeper emotional blocks that need addressing—especially if past holiday experiences or unresolved trauma continue to resurface. This is where EMDR can be a game-changer. What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) […]
Does EMDR Therapy Work for Addiction?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a fairly new therapeutic approach that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of trauma. So does this therapy work for addiction as well? The short answer is yes—EMDR can be an extremely effective tool in helping people overcome addiction. However, like all treatments, it […]
Can EMDR Treat OCD?
EMDR therapy is a type of psychological treatment that was originally developed to treat patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, recent studies have shown that EMDR therapy can also be an effective treatment for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). EMDR therapy helps to reprocess memories and experiences that are associated with OCD symptoms. This […]
Why is EMDR Therapy Controversial?
EMDR therapy is a trauma therapy that is sometimes considered controversial. The reasons someone might think it is a controversial therapy option are the potential adverse side effects and the lack of long-term research. EMDR is safe and effective, but there are some risks associated with the therapy. EMDR therapy benefits those who have experienced […]
What is the Success Rate of EMDR?
If you have heard of EMDR therapy, you may be wondering whether or not it has a high success rate. After all, it is a relatively different form of treatment that many people are not familiar with. It is known that EMDR therapy is a successful form of treatment, but just how successful is it? […]
Do You Talk During EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy is a type of trauma therapy that can be very beneficial for those who have experienced trauma. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it is a type of therapy that uses eye movements to help the brain process and heal from various traumas. EMDR therapy can be used to treat […]
Side Effects of EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy is a type of therapy that is used to help people who have experienced trauma. EMDR therapy can be used to help people with PTSD, as well as to help people who have experienced other traumas like sexual assault or domestic violence. EMDR therapy can be beneficial for many people, but there are […]
How Does Trauma Change the Brain?
When someone experiences a traumatic event, it can have a lasting impact on their mental and physical health. One of the most profound ways that trauma can affect a person is by changing the structure and function of their brain. Research has shown that trauma can cause changes in several key areas of the brain. […]