Rewiring the Nervous System: How EMDR Supports Trauma Healing
Trauma can leave deep imprints on the body and mind, disrupting your sense of safety, connection, and self-trust. Whether from a single overwhelming event or repeated experiences of loss or harm, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers a structured and effective path toward healing.
Continuing Bonds vs. Letting Go: Rethinking Grief and Healing
Grief is often framed as a process of "letting go"—moving on from a loss, finding closure, and learning to live without the presence of a loved one. However, the continuing bonds model offers a different perspective, one that acknowledges the ongoing connection between the bereaved and the deceased.
Understanding Grief: Comparing Models to Find What Resonates with You
By exploring different models of grief, such as the ones highlighted in this blog post, you can gain valuable insights into your own grieving process and discover what resonates most with you.
Exploring the Role of Sex Therapy in Navigating Gender Identity
While there are numerous aspects of gender identity to consider, including the social, psychological, and medical dimensions of gender identity, sex therapy has emerged as a valuable resource for individuals exploring this subject.
Embracing Healing Together: The Transformative Power of Group Therapy
Group therapy may be just the type of mental health or social support you need! Proven to be effective for many mental health and social issues, group therapy is a fun, affordable, and powerful approach to healing. This article outlines why group therapy is a valuable source of support.
Five Ways to Grieve During the Holidays
Dealing with grief during the holidays can be particularly challenging, as these times are often associated with joy, celebration, and togetherness. It's essential to acknowledge and honor your grief while finding ways to navigate through the season.
Navigating the Path to the Right Therapist: A Comprehensive Guide
The journey towards emotional and social well-being may involve the search for a therapist. (I say may because there are many avenues to embodying wellness, therapy is one very powerful one, but not the only one!) However, finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, with numerous factors to consider. This is a guide that demystifies searching for a therapist and, hopefully, can empower you to find the perfect therapist tailored to your unique needs and preferences.
Creating an After Work Ritual to Improve Work-Life Balance
Is work-related stress impacting your relationships, physical health, and overall wellbeing? Creating your own post-work ritual can reduce stress and increase work/life balance!
Why Breathing can Calm Anxiety and Reduce Stress
Why exactly is breathing so advantageous in moments of heightened emotion and stress? Why is deep breathing helpful and why are we so resistant to it when we need it the most?
Things That Just Make Sense in a Drama Therapist’s Office Pt. 1: Props
As a drama therapist, a chest (or any vessel for that matter!) of props can open up a world of possibilities for the client and the therapeutic work. Learn how props create metaphors for complex experiences, foster resilience, and increase aesthetic distance for effective emotional processing.