EMDR and Trauma Informed Therapy

How Can Trauma Informed Therapy Help?

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According to studies, more than 18% of adults in the US experience some form of anxiety disorder during their lifetime. These disorders range from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), phobias, to even Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Luckily, there are different treatment plans that can help those suffering to overcome some of these conditions. One of these is trauma-informed therapy.

Let’s take a closer look at what trauma-informed therapy is, and also share some key benefits of this type of therapy.

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Helpful Tips for Anger Management

Helpful Tips for Anger Management

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Nearly everything we do and feel has an effect on our bodies and minds, and anger is no exception.

Anger is a very strong emotion that could threaten your control over a situation. For some people, a simple countdown from 10 can alleviate anger. For others, a more step-by-step approach is helpful.

Here are some anger management tips that you can use before stress creates toxicity in your world and damages your health.

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Divorce and Children Knowing the Impact of Divorce

Divorce and Children: Knowing the Impact of Divorce

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According to research, there are almost 800,000 divorces in the US each year. Unfortunately, in many cases, these divorces hurt more than the couple involved. Children also feel the impact.

It is an unfortunate reality that people often overlook the effect of divorce on children. At times, parents are so angry at each other, they are unable to consider how the battle impacts their children.  While parents are looking forward to the changes, children struggle to figure out where they fit, loyalties to each parent and manage their changing world.

Let’s take a closer look at how the right counseling services can help minimize the impact of divorce on your kids.

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Understanding Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

Understanding Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar disorder is the fourth most common mental health condition worldwide. Unfortunately, it’s still often misunderstood thanks to its original name, manic depression.

The stigma around bipolar disorder is reducing though. In 2018, singer Mariah Carey revealed that she was undergoing treatment. Something she was not comfortable doing when she was diagnosed in 2011.

Seeking treatment is the best way to cope with the condition. Here are a few ways that bipolar disorder can be helped.

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Ways to Keep a Happy Marriage

Eye-Opening Ways to Create a Lasting Happiness in Your Marriage

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19% of Americans are unhappy in their relationship. If you belong to that statistic, you might be wondering if your marriage can be saved, and exactly how you can bring that happiness you once had back.

The good news is that learning how to create lasting happiness in your marriage doesn’t have to be so hard. By following a few simple steps, you can start to reignite that flame, and enjoy a happier relationship and a closer bond than ever before.

Discover the top ways you can create lasting happiness in your marriage.

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Difference Between Substance Use and Abuse

What is the Difference Between Substance Use and Substance Abuse?

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In 2016, more than 20 million people in the US were diagnosed with substance abuse disorders within the previous year. These disorders included abusing either alcohol or drugs. The sad ending to a number of these stories is that there were over 70,000 addicts who died from an overdose in 2017.

Many people use the terms substance use, and substance abuse, interchangeably. Even though many people can differentiate between the concepts of use and abuse, the definition becomes blurry after a while. Some believe they are using a substance responsibly, when in actuality they are putting themselves at risk of abuse, and eventually addiction.

Let’s discuss the key differences between substance use, and substance abuse. Knowing those differences could save a life.

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Using EMDR Therapy for PTSD

June is National PTSD Awareness Month, Know What EMDR Therapy and PTSD Are

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It’s a medical term you hear often in the news and media, but you might not understand everything about it, or its therapies.

It’s called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, more commonly known as PTSD. It affects up to 13 million people at a time in the U.S., and it’s estimated that 1 in 13 people will experience it in their lifetime.

Since June is PTSD awareness month, it’s a perfect time to look at this mental health condition and the benefits of EMDR therapy.

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Clinical Depression Signs and Symptoms

Four Common Symptoms of Clinical Depression

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Depression is a common mental illness that has affected 6.6 percent of all individuals in the United States. Despite how common depression is, many individuals are not aware of the symptoms, and signs that come with it.

It’s important that you know the common symptoms of clinical depression because if you do, you can recognize it in yourself or someone else. This makes it easier to get treatment early on so that you or your loved one can feel better.

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