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Your journey to self-discovery, mental wellness, and emotional resilience starts here. Our blog is a space where our therapists share thoughts on trauma recovery, relationships, mindfulness, and holistic healing.
Whether you're looking for practical tools, personal reflections, or a deeper understanding of mental health, you'll find compassionate and thoughtful perspectives to support your path.
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PTSD and Trauma Therapy: Shadow Work in Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania
"Discover ways to overcome PTSD and trauma symptoms caused by abuse, neglect, narcissistic abuse, grief, and loss. Explore your patterns to bring intention and affirmation into your life. Click our blog to learn more!
How To Prepare for EMDR Therapy & EMDR Intensives
In this blog, we give you a complete guide for prepping for EMDR therapy newcomers and those planning for EMDR intensives.
What is EMDR Therapy & Who Can Benefit from EMDR?
In this blog post, we will delve into the practice of EMDR therapy, shedding light on its purpose and exploring the wide range of individuals who can greatly benefit from this innovative approach. Whether you reside in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, the charming town of Bryn Mawr, or prefer the convenience of online sessions anywhere in Pennsylvania, we invite you to dive into the transformative world of EMDR and discover how it can bring healing and relief to your life.
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Looking for EMDR Therapy in Philadelphia (Plus Why You Need EMDR Therapy)
Searching for an EMDR therapist in Philadelphia? Also, find out why EMDR therapy is beneficial in Philadelphia. Click here to explore further in this blog.
EMDR Therapy in Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr & Online EMDR Throughout Pennsylvania
Discover more about EMDR therapy in Philadelphia and virtual EMDR by visiting this blog. Gain insight into what EMDR therapy entails, how it functions, and the profound impact it can have! Click here to learn more.
How to Manage Your Emotions and Feelings so They Aren’t Running the Show
You’re in the midst of a transformation–whether you are grieving a dream you had that is no more or you have moved into a new phase of your life, all you know is that you just want to be happy. You have everything or most of what you want and all of what you need, but you’re just STRUGGLING!
Searching for a Trauma Specialist in Philadelphia and The Main Line Suburbs?
When looking for the right psychotherapist for your specific needs, you’ll need to consider if you’d like tools to manage your emotions and thoughts or if you’d like to also dig deeper to resolve issues from the root. Here are four tips for finding the right therapist for you…
Dear Fellow Parents
Airlines aren't wrong when they say, "put your oxygen mask on first, before helping others," even if they always delay your flight. But what does taking care of yourself mean as a parent?
Boundaries for Self-Respect and Self-Care
Does alcoholism or drug addiction run in your family? Are you married to someone or co-parenting with someone who struggles with drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, mental health issues or other things that affect your relationship with them? Are there times where you’re feeling angry and hurt because your loved one calls you drunk or abuses you during a mental health episode? Read here on ways to handle boundaries with family or loved ones with mental health issues.
The Importance of Mental Health During COVID-19 Quarantine
Today marks one month since the beginning of COVID-19 quarantine lockdown and it’s been longer for some. While some people are feeling gratitude and connection with their loved ones, many are feeling anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, PTSD symptoms, isolation, grief and loneliness. So, what do we do with the pain? The anxiety? The trauma memories if we’re not supposed to avoid them?
Eating Disorder Treatment: What you should know
Recently, I created a list of questions to ask when vetting an eating disorder treament program to see what they actually provide. I thought I’d share this with all of you in case you’re looking for a higher level of eating disorder treatment.
How Trauma Impacts Relationships & Intimacy: The Broken Door Concept
When we experience trauma, our bodies store it, along with our memories, our psyche and our soul. When we experience sexual trauma, our second chakra (the energetic center around the sacral area of the sex organs) can be thrown out of balance.
How to Communicate Effectively
Effective communication is based more on how you say things rather than on what you actually say. A conversation can go very well or wind up in a lot of anger and upset, depending on the communication style used. Our means of communication impacts all facets of life.