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Four types of responses to traumatic events: emotional, physical, behavioral, and cognitive and possible manifestations.
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Our blog posts are written by our experienced therapists who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and insight. From mental health and wellness to sex and relationships, LGBTQIA+ and parenting tips, our therapists cover a wide range of topics.
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Kaci Crook
- Jul 3, 2022
- 4 min
Is It Normal To Grieve This Way?: An Overview of Two Grief Theories
We can grieve death and other losses. Grief looks different and is experienced differently by each of us.
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Karissa Trombley
- Jul 3, 2022
- 1 min
EMDR with Karissa Trombley
EMDR: what it is, how it works, and why choose Karissa Trombley (EMDRIA-approved therapist).
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Alessandra Macca
- Jun 6, 2022
- 2 min
Who is Tophy?: A Personal Experience with an Emotional Support Animal
I rescued Tophy when he was about one, all skin and bones, but he also rescued me. He was my light during a lot of darkness.
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Thaina Cordero
- May 14, 2022
- 4 min
Top-Down or Bottom-up?
Developing strategies that embrace the complexity of our nervous system.
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Alessandra Macca
- May 10, 2022
- 2 min
Art Therapy: Focus on the process
Art Therapy can be beneficial for everyone, it creates a safe place for exploration and communication that doesn't rely on words alone.
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Thaina Cordero
- Apr 23, 2022
- 4 min
Grounding Techniques: Safety and Resilience
Exercises to deepen self-awareness and practice self-regulation using mind-body resources.
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Jacob Lundy
- Feb 17, 2022
- 3 min
What Can I Do When I Feel Triggered?
Within milliseconds, our brains assess and react. Learn how to bring balance, manage anger, and other high levels of arousal.
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Kimberly (Kim) Carew
- Nov 30, 2021
- 6 min
An Overview of EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR is a person-centered therapy that allows the brain to resume its natural healing process.
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Lou Bardach
- Oct 23, 2021
- 6 min
Reparenting: Am I Ready to Stop the Self-Abuse?
Reparenting, an approach to learning new self-talk and self-care practices, and moving away from old habits of self-abuse.
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Melanie Hanson
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
The book reflects on emotional experiences and the long-term effects of emotionally unavailable parenting can have.
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Lou Bardach
- Oct 1, 2021
- 6 min
Healing Closet Wounds: Gay Men Reclaiming Truth
While claiming our place in the world is essential in the coming out process, it’s only a first step.
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Alessandra Macca
- Jul 15, 2021
- 6 min
Your Guide to Art Therapy
Learn about Art Therapy, how does it work and why, the role of the therapist, materials used and its benefits.
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