When someone experiences a traumatic or deeply upsetting event, the memory of that event can get “stuck” in the brain in a way that keeps causing distress long after it’s over. Both EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Flash Therapy are techniques designed to help people process these troubling memories so they no longer
The 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy 1. History-TakingThis is where your therapist gets to know you—your background, your current struggles, and what you want help with. You’ll talk about any upsetting memories you want to work on and what’s happening in your life now. The goal is to get a full picture so the therapist
5 Common Questions About EMDR Trauma Therapy. Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail for EMDR to work? No. One of the benefits of EMDR is that you don’t have to describe your trauma in full detail. You only need to bring the memory to mind while the therapist guides you through
Understanding PTSD and How EMDR Can Help What Is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing something deeply disturbing, such as a car accident, assault, natural disaster, or war. PTSD is not a sign of weakness—it’s a natural response to overwhelming stress and a way
Just FYI: Couples counseling, couples therapy, marriage therapy, and marriage counseling are all considered the same thing according to insurance. Some insurance plans do cover couples therapy, but typically only if one partner has a mental health diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or another qualifying condition. In these cases, the therapy is billed under
I am a licensed therapist in Long Beach giving relationship help about how to have a healthier relationship (and how to have a happier relationship). Everyone is juggling a lot these days, I will review these tips in the video below to teach you how to prioritize what is necessary so you can increase your
In every single relationship that you’re in, whether it’s a friendship or intimate relationship, the people that you care about are going to have amazing qualities and qualities that frustrate you. It’s important to remember the benefits of marrying someone with ADHD, especially when you are frustrated. Oftentimes when you start a relationship, you focus
Avoid divorce by improving communication Many times, people come to couples therapy to avoid divorce. They tend to argue about things they actually both agree on. Miscommunications happen all the time and most couples don’t know how to move forward. People often will go forward with a divorce based on small miscommunications that add up
Healthy Connections: Nurturing Relationships That Nurture You When you have low self-esteem and you start to behave like you deserve better (e.g. setting boundaries) and then you start feeling like you deserve better and then eventually you start attracting people who think you deserve better. Visit people who visit you Call who calls you Support
Please watch the video below to learn self-care tips for coping with fear and anxiety in a shifting political environment:✔️Acknowledge Your Emotions ✔️Set Healthy News & Social Media Boundaries -Stay informed with self-care BALANCE✔️Take Empowering Action (Even Small Steps Matter)✔️Lean on Community & Safe Spaces✔️Prioritize Self-Care & Mental Rest✔️Try to avoid telling people that it
