If you logically know better but still feel unsafe, unworthy, or like everything is your fault, you’re not just “thinking negatively.” This post explains what negative cognitions in EMDR actually are, why they form, and how trauma processing helps shift them.

Talk therapy is great, but sometimes our pain goes deeper than words. Somatic therapy bridges the mind-body gap, helping you process grief, trauma, and self-doubt. By exploring physical sensations and gentle movement, you can release trapped emotions, build self-awareness, and discover your inner strength. It's a powerful way to heal beyond just talking. Read on if you’re wondering if somatic therapy is right for you.

Do you feel disconnected? Grief, trauma, overwhelm and self-doubt can leave us feeling fragmented and unsure of how to move forward. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers a compassionate approach to healing by helping us reconnect with our inner strength and navigate difficult emotions. Learn how IFS can help you find peace and a stronger sense of self. Read on for an in-depth exploration of IFS with grief, trauma, and self-confidence.

Grief hits hard. It disrupts the brain's emotional control center, scrambling the circuits for happiness and connection. This throws a wave of raw emotions – sadness, anger, emptiness – at you after any loss. Even the dread you feel when you know a loss is coming, like caring for a terminally ill loved one, can trigger this emotional storm. And for some, the intensity lingers. Read on for the science behind grief and tools and resources to help you cope.

Death therapy is grief counseling that honors the reality of loss without rushing healing or asking you to “move on.” Learn how therapy can support grief, traumatic loss, and bereavement.

Mental health in mountain towns like Fraser or Winter Park, Colorado can be challenging in the winter. The days are shorter, it’s cold as hell, and there’s more isolation, loneliness, depression, and anger. That might contribute to the high suicide rate here in Grand County. Read on to learn about 10 ways to protect your mental health as we head into winter.