When I think back on the trajectory of my career as a counselor and intervention specialist, I am extremely grateful for the progress I have
In the past decade, cannabis – the popular smoke-able drug also known as pot, green, and of course, weed – has been legalized in many
According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, 7 out of 100 veterans will have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their
We often hear that young people are addicted to social media, making them isolated, depressed, self-hating, radicalized, etc. However, while much research has been conducted
Alcohol plays a significant role in the lives of many people in the United States and around the world. While it can be a source
In recent years, there has been a surge in public awareness of neurodiversity and the many diagnoses that are encompassed in this term. Increasingly, public
Dissociation is a psychological defense mechanism that involves a disconnection or disruption in the normal integration of memory, identity, and perception of the environment. It
“The goal of EMDR treatment is to rapidly metabolize the dysfunctional residue from the past and transform it into something useful.” – Francine Shapiro Eye
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a modern, interactive psychotherapy modality that was specifically developed to alleviate psychological distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR
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“All humans have an innate capacity to heal from traumatic experiences. As a species we are genetically encoded with the capacity to heal ourselves.” –
Dr. Stephen Porges, Ph.D formulated the groundbreaking polyvagal theory, which explains the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and social behavior and details how chronic
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