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EMDR: How it may work (and how to make it work better)
The research is very clear. Over 88 studies of since the late 80's demonstrate that EMDR is highly effective in treating all sorts of mental complaints, from depression to anxiety to (most famously) PTSD, and even marriage stress, chronic pain, and athletic performance enhancement. While no one knows precisely how EMDR works on a brain-science level, there are some theories that have also been explored, with some more substantiated than others. I will not be quoting the res


Why are my previous blog pictures gone?
You have likely noticed that most of the past photos (before this post) on my blog entries have been removed. A law firm called Higbee &...


Trauma and life balance (Part 1): A critical part of therapy that can't be done in the office!
I attended a lecture last year, a great psychologist who spoke about the treatment of anxiety and depression. Trauma disorders of course...


Trauma is parts (Part 2): Split-brain studies
The "Part One" post on this topic explained that psychological trauma is more a brain injury than a mental illness. Networks of neurons...


What is EMDR? A complete answer.
Here is the most accurate and complete explanation of EMDR I have ever encountered. This brand new, 10 minute video produced by the EMDR...


Trauma is Parts (Part 1): EMDR treatment of complex trauma should include this consideration.
I would like to demystify and destigmatize the topic of trauma being defined as terrible events creating parts of the self that seem to...


I am a trauma therapist. However, if you are looking for other types of therapy, I can help.
I am entirely specialized as a trauma therapist, but if you need other types of therapy, keep reading. I work with with children and...


Anxiety? PTSD? Eat a high-protein breakfast.
When you eat a sugary or carbohydrate-based breakfast, your blood sugar goes sky-high and then crashes in an hour. The body perceives...


Does anyone care?
I suppose the picture says it all (Note: The picture has been removed--it contained a Frederick Douglass quote, "It is easier to build...


Where did your therapist learn EMDR? You should know!
You need to make sure your EMDR therapist is a real EMDR therapist. Many "training" organizations are not approved by the EMDR...
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