How to Express Criticism in Your Relationship
Wouldn’t it be great if you and your partner agreed on everything and always got along? Sadly, that pesky thing called being human gets in the way. Even if you and your partner share the same values and get along most of the time, there are still going to be times...
Why Complex Trauma is Hard to Heal From
Dealing with trauma is never easy, but it’s something that many people have to do in order to live their lives the way they want. Some trauma, called simple trauma, single trauma, or acute trauma, is a little easier to understand than complex trauma. Acute trauma...
Helping First Responders Cope With PTSD
Eighty percent of first responders deal with traumatic events on a regular basis, and 30% of them will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD– that’s a rate 10% higher than the general population. PTSD is one of the biggest threats facing first responders,...
What Is EMDR Therapy?
When you imagine seeing a therapist, what do you think happens? For many people, especially folks who have never visited a mental health professional before, there is a very stereotypical image. You know the one: big leather couch, lying back and talking while a...
