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Emotional intelligence underlies many of the skills we use in our daily lives, such as emotional awareness, applying emotions to certain tasks and situations, and interacting with other people [5].

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Brainspotting recognizes the deep connection between body and brain in trauma recovery. It goes beyond symptoms relief and focuses on deep nervous system healing. If you are searching for a way to process trauma, or aiming for personal growth, this approach might be one to try!

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Whether it's a new job opportunity, unexpected loss, or a lifestyle change, life transitions can be stressful and can come without warning. Studies have shown that unexpected, negative, and major life transitions can lead to increased stress, and symptoms of depression, anxiety,

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Trauma can be from an intense negative experience that leads to a long-lasting negative emotional response.

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If you’re feeling extra anxious and overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending cycle of negative news, you’re not alone. When we see negative press in our feed, we are more likely to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and generally emotionally distressed.

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Affirmations are positive statements used to challenge negative thoughts and build self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. They can be a helpful tool for self-care and positive change. Inside this blog contains 20 affirmations to get you started on your self-esteem journey!

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Need a way to “break the ice” with your partner about an important issue you’ve yet to bring up? Use these 15 questions to ease your way into conversation with evidence-based methods of healthy communication.

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Stress can become so much a part of our daily life that we habitually tune it out. One step towards combatting stress, then, is simply noticing its presence.

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Vision boards are much more than collages of images and words; they are transformative tools that bridge the conscious and subconscious mind, engaging the whole brain to foster holistic well-being.

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As December rolls around, many of us find ourselves preparing for the holiday season—a time traditionally associated with joy, connection, and celebration.

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The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many people, this period can also be a source of significant stress and emotional turmoil. Understanding why the holidays can be so triggering is crucial to developing strategies.

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Did you know? Small, manageable changes in your daily routine can make a world of difference when dealing with depression. Discover powerful tips from a trauma therapist to help you feel more in control and supported.

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Falling in love happens through bonding experiences shared with someone who seems to “get us.” The bond deepens with focused attention and building trust as you get to know each other over time with communication and connection.

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Explore the true meaning of being "triggered." With EMDR therapy as our guide, we're on a mission to provide the path through trauma, with clarity and compassion.

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Has it ever been suggested that you are too nice, too sensitive or, too emotional? Do you have difficulty saying no? Do you absorb other people’s feelings? Are you a "people pleaser”? Do you feel overstimulated and need time alone to rejuvenate? Can you use your voice to create

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The people who have suffered from trauma are aware of its frightful side effects such as having flashbacks, disturbing memories, disturbing thoughts, or increasing anxiety. However, only a few people know about the post-traumatic growth.

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The internet has become a necessity for modern society. For many, it is used for everything from working, schooling, and banking, to keeping in touch with friends and family. Social media is particularly pervasive with some estimates showing over half of the people on earth (4.

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Summertime sadness is similar to seasonal affective disorder (or SAD), which is when our mood begins to change as the weather changes, generally from warmer to colder months causing us to experience a type of depressive state...

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Once you've decided to seek out therapy, figuring out where to start and which type of services to access, and what type of therapist to see can be overwhelming... Asking these 6 questions can help.

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Take a moment to think about the word “compassion”. What is the first thing that comes to mind? You may be thinking about how you helped a friend or family member who was going through a difficult time. Perhaps you are thinking about how you have been shown compassion when going

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We are now offering EMDR therapy virtually. Change is difficult and the world in which we are living is giving us plenty of change to respond to. With this writing, I hope to ease the transition for all of us to continue our EMDR work virtually.

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Breathing is the essence of life. But, how much do we really know about the quality of our own breathing, the best way to breathe, and what exactly it does for the body?

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Who wouldn't like to feel happier and achieve higher levels of pleasure in life? Yet surprisingly, psychological research has only recently begun to explore positive affectivity, where it comes from, and how we can increase it.

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