Inside My Mind: A Therapist’s Blog
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Lost A Beloved Pet?: EMDR Therapy Can Help
Losing a pet can feel like losing a family member. Grief, sadness, and suffering might follow the loss of a pet. EMDR therapy can help you process the complex emotions of grief, guilt, anger, and confusion, allowing you to heal and move forward with cherished memories. Learn from a grief therapist who has lost pets.
EMDR for Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helpers
As a helping professional, you pour your heart into supporting others, but constant exposure to their struggles can lead to compassion fatigue. This leaves you feeling emotionally drained, disconnected from your clients, and questioning your ability to make a difference. But there is hope! EMDR therapy can address the root of compassion fatigue, helping you process vicarious trauma, release pent-up emotions, and rebuild your resilience.
The Body Keeps the Score: EMDR For Physical Symptoms of Trauma
Experiencing chronic pain, fatigue, or digestive problems that traditional medicine can't explain? You're not alone. Trauma can leave a lasting impact on your body as well as your mind. EMDR therapy offers a powerful tool to address the emotional roots of these physical symptoms, helping you heal from the inside out and reclaim your overall well-being. Learn more by reading this blog post.
EMDR for Breakups and Divorce: Healing the Heartbreak After the Loss of a Relationship
Is the grief & pain of your breakup or divorce lingering or overwhelming? Online EMDR therapy can help you. This evidence-based approach helps you process difficult emotions & negative beliefs within & after the relationship. With EMDR, you can rewrite the narrative of your heartbreak & reclaim your sense of self.
Finding Support After Suicide: Traumatic Grief and Ideas to Help
After losing someone to suicide, navigating the waves of grief can feel overwhelming. From shock and anger to guilt and sadness, the rollercoaster of emotions may seem never-ending. It's important to remember that healing is possible. By building a strong support network, understanding the complexities of suicide, and finding meaningful ways to honor your loved one, you can begin to find healing in the midst of your pain.
Car Crash Trauma? EMDR Can Help You Move Forward
The memory of your car accident replays in your mind, a constant loop of fear and anxiety. Daily life feels like a battle, haunted by hypervigilance and emotional exhaustion. You question your strength, wondering why you can't "just get over it." But you're not alone. EMDR therapy can help you process the trauma, shift negative beliefs, and reclaim your sense of peace and control.