"Child abuse is perpetrated in the darkness, and that darkness is formed by our own shadows when we turn the other way." -Anonymous Childhood sexual abuse is a deeply troubling issue that impacts millions of children worldwide. Disturbingly, it often remains one of the most underreported crimes. Factors such as societal stigma, fear, and the lack of adequate support systems contribute to this silence. This blog post aims to illuminate the complexities surrounding the underrep

Childhood trauma is not just a painful memory; it can cast a long shadow over a person's physical and emotional health. Surprisingly, recent studies have highlighted a striking link between early traumatic experiences and the development of chronic inflammatory disorders such as fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Grasping this connection is crucial for developing better treatment options and raising awareness about the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Unders

If you have PTSD or an anxiety disorder, you could be triggering yourself in the morning without even knowing it, with a blood sugar...

Eating disorders are complex conditions often linked to emotional and psychological issues. While many believe these disorders stem only...

There is hope! Sexual assault is a profound issue that affects countless individuals yet remains cloaked in silence and stigma. According...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events. It's...

Their training was not EMDRIA-Approved Their EMDRIA-Approved trainer just happens to be their boss They treat present-day or recent issues while ignoring early childhood They do not give you something called the DES-II (at least) They began waving their fingers around at your first session They do online therapy without an EMDR app They say, "let's do some EMDR this session" (trust me) They don't address self-care, or other blocks to therapy, such as a need for marriage thera

Most of my clients do not have PTSD overtly. They should, due to childhood trauma, but having PTSD symptoms would have been inconvenient...

Most people, including most doctors and therapists, assume that "trauma" means "PTSD." This is wrong . Simple PTSD is in my experience...