What is Psychodynamic Therapy? We all want a bit of relief, a bit of clarity and maybe even some understanding of why we feel and act the way we do. Psychodynamic therapy is one way to help with that. It’s not just about surface-level changes; this therapy gets to the…
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy: A Guide to Real Change Let’s be real—starting therapy is a big step. You’re probably looking for answers, hoping for relief, or maybe just needing a place to unload everything swirling around in your mind. Therapy can be life-changing, but like anything…
What is Trauma Dumping? Signs, Causes, and How to Respond We all have that friend who overshares a little too much, a little too often. Maybe you’ve been caught off guard by a co-worker who suddenly spilled their heart out over lunch, or some casual acquaintance who goes on and…
Brainspotting vs. EMDR Trauma is heavy, leaving deep emotional scars that seem to linger long after the event has passed. For many the journey to healing and recovery is long and hard, filled with anxiety, fear and helplessness. But there is hope. Two powerful therapies, Brainspotting and EMDR have been…
10 Key Benefits of Brainspotting (BSP) Therapy One of the advanced psychotherapy processes today is Brainspotting (BSP) Therapy. It elicits more interest in the depth of facilitating emotional and psychological healing. BSP has its roots within the scope of EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It targets the natural field of…
Navigating the 5 Emotional Stages of Divorce Divorce, often described as one of life’s most traumatic experiences, is rarely just a legal or financial process. At its core, it’s a deeply emotional journey. While everyone’s experience is unique, many people go through similar emotional stages as they navigate the end…
How to Recover from Emotional Trauma Emotional trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can leave lasting wounds on our psyche. It encompasses a range of events, such as abuse, loss, or witnessing a traumatic incident that overwhelms our ability to cope. The impact of emotional trauma extends far beyond…
How to Break the Cycle of Generational Trauma Generational trauma, also known as transgenerational trauma, refers to the transmission of the impacts of trauma from one generation to the next, creating a cycle that can perpetuate pain and suffering across multiple generations. You might see it reflected in a parent’s…
6 Benefits of EMDR Therapy for PTSD Our brains have an intensely strong response to trauma. Going through a traumatic event can actually change the way that your brain functions. If you feel like a different person before and after a trauma, you’re not alone. To recover from your trauma…
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the Consequences of Trauma It’s no secret that your childhood experiences can impact your mental health, personality, and behaviors in adulthood. Although not everyone who experiences trauma will struggle with long-term psychological effects, many people who survived childhood trauma go on to face a variety…