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EMDR Theory and Trauma: The Strange, the Familiar, and the Forgotten
“Memory is not a recording of an ‘image’ or a ‘trace’ but part of the process of knowing and understanding.” —Rosenfield, 1992; p.18 There are polarizing beliefs when it comes ... Read More
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How Psychotherapy Retrains the Brain to Expect (and Feel) Better
People enter psychotherapy with the desire to feel better, but they are often unsure how therapy will help them accomplish this goal. A common refrain from people hesitant to enter therapy ... Read More
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11 Things That Will Help You Hold Space for Someone
Holding space for someone in emotional pain is a concept many people are not familiar with but have nonetheless felt it, on some level, at some point. Holding space, or creating a container, ... Read More
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Are You on the Dance Floor or the Balcony? Discovering New Perspective
When you decide to seek help from a therapist or counselor, chances are you’re struggling. Maybe you’re feeling lost in your life, or maybe you’re experiencing painful disconnection ... Read More
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Is the Life You’re Living in Tune with Your Natural Rhythms?
Let’s sit down and have a conversation, perhaps over a cup of tea. You know, the way people used to connect. We’ll sit together and enjoy the taste of the tea, the afternoon gently ... Read More
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When Your Therapist Is Away: Their Break, Your Breakthrough
Therapists go on vacation. Therapists need time off for health reasons. Therapists have emergencies. But what does it mean for you when your therapist needs a break? It can be difficult ... Read More
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Therapy’s Goal: Finding Pathology or Accepting Complexity?
Labeling pathology in another person is easy. One teacher of mine said it’s like “shooting fish in a barrel.” Think of any person you know and, unless you’ve totally idealized them, ... Read More
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Ending Therapy Right: Why Saying Goodbye Matters
Goodbyes suck. They really do. They’re often uncomfortable. They’re also inevitable. Goodbye experiences are as final as a death and as common as leaving the embrace of your partner ... Read More
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The Path of Least Resistance: Adding More Flow to Your Life
. What’s the path of least resistance? Simply said, it’s a way of living that contains more flow and ease, and, you guessed it, less resistance. This means less upstream movement, less ... Read More
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Thinking About Canceling Therapy? Tell Me About It
Your next therapy appointment is approaching, and you’re wondering what you might talk about. Nothing “exciting” has happened recently. You’re not upset about anything in particular. ... Read More
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Alphabet Soup: Decoding Mental Health Credentials
Trying to find the right mental health professional for your needs can feel daunting. There are so many providers out there, and it’s important to find a good one. Many choose to begin ... Read More
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50 Signs of Good Therapy
As a companion piece to the 50 Warning Signs of Questionable Therapy article, it’s important to understand there are many signs of good therapy as well. After all, good therapy has ... Read More