Article Summary: Fostering a child in need can be a beautiful experience, but it can also be incredibly stressful. That’s why therapy for foster parents is important. Therapy can help foster parents develop new tools, process their own emotions, and understand the pain and frustration the foster child likely feels. Foster parents fill an incredibly important role in society, but … Read More
Praying And Meditating: Differences, Benefits, And More
Article Summary: Praying and meditating both offer health benefits by soothing the mind, boosting physical health, and reducing anxiety. Although they are slightly different, decades of research show they’re both beneficial. As a team of therapists, we’re rooted in research-backed techniques and the latest scientific findings. But even though we believe in the scientific method, we also realize an important … Read More
Therapy For Adoption Trauma: Healing the Mother Wound
Article Summary: Therapy for adoption trauma is essential, as research shows that many adoptees suffer from complex trauma and CPTSD—often a result of abandonment, neglect, and even abuse. Fortunately, EMDR and other therapies can help adoptees heal from these wounds and lead happy, healthy lives. As you think back to your childhood, you probably don’t remember very many moments before … Read More
‘Am I Dissociating?’: Understanding Dissociation, DID, and CPTSD Dissociation
Article Summary: If you’ve ever wondered, Am I dissociating?, you’re not alone. Many people—even high-functioning executives—suffer from dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder), especially when there’s a history of trauma or Complex PTSD (CPTSD). Understanding DID and CPTSD dissociation can help overcome the symptoms to lead a happy, healthy life. Dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder … Read More
How Long Does EMDR Take For Complex Trauma?
Article Summary: Many of our EMDR clients have the same question: “How long does EMDR take for complex trauma?” Although the answer varies from person to person, EMDR can fully address complex trauma in as few as 6–12 sessions. Trauma is frustrating. Even after you’ve removed yourself from a threatening situation and you know you’re safe, the emotional and psychological … Read More
Parents With PTSD
Article Summary: Parents with PTSD often struggle with raising children because their underlying trauma may interfere with their ability to connect with their family. Therapy can help these parents overcome PTSD to become more engaged with their children and live happier lives. I had a horrific start to motherhood. When my daughter, Maya, was born, I had a 52-hour labor … Read More
What Is Fawning In A Relationship?
Article Summary: Fawning in a relationship is the practice of putting a partner’s needs ahead of your own, even if it means negatively impacting yourself. Sadly, fawning behavior is often learned by dealing with abusers early in life or through damaging past romantic relationships. Therapy can help restore self-confidence and self-respect, eventually eliminating fawning altogether. Once you know how to … Read More
What Does A Death Doula Do?
Article Summary: A death doula is a compassionate professional who assists people as they prepare to pass away. Many death doulas specialize in creating a safe, calm environment where individuals can finally accept their own mortality. With the doula’s help, individuals can pass away with dignity. Most of us are familiar with the idea of a doula from the process … Read More
7 Examples of Somatic Therapy
Article Preview: Some of the most popular examples of somatic therapy include trauma-informed yoga, EMDR, somatic experiencing, body-mind centering, hakomi, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, and sensorimotor psychotherapy. Read on to learn about the benefits of each one. If you’ve ever been to a therapy session, you’ve probably engaged in somatic therapy on some level. Somatic therapy focuses on your mind-body connection … Read More
Extreme Sports and Mental Health
Quick: What do Brazilian ju jitsu, dirtbike racing, skiing, and skydiving all have in common? They’re all classified as extreme sports. And although these adrenaline-spiking activities are alluring to both spectators and participants, there’s a darker side to them as well. In our experience, extreme sports athletes often have a special set of mental health needs, as we explain in … Read More