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Why does it often seem easier to explain why we feel the way we feel than it does to simply let ourselves feel? Everyone responds to emotions differently; however, many people develop defense [...]

It seems everyone is talking about the acronym that for some is a beacon of hope, while for others it can cause stress and body image insecurity. Expectations to start GLP1s and societal pressure [...]

Most couples don't lose intimacy all at once. It happens slowly, in the gaps between busy days, until one or both partners realize it's been a while since they felt truly close.

I don’t want to say it’s all in your head because that’s not fair. But those feelings are natural and all too common, especially when everyone around you seems more qualified, more competent, [...]

EMDR. Isn’t that the thing that erases your memory? My friend did EMDR, it was like hypnosis! EMDR *eye roll* that doesn’t work - there’s no evidence … I heard you have to talk about all your [...]

Navigating conversations with older men can be challenging, especially for young women. How can we address clear generational and cultural gaps when engaging with older men feels like a [...]

When a person experiences a trauma, the memory can often feel “stuck in time” because the way our brains store traumatic memories differs from the way our brains store normal, everyday memories. [...]

Loving someone has been described as one of the most powerful, grounding, and impactful experiences in life. It can feel like a partnership where both people grow, support each other, and build [...]

For many adults, aging family members and chronic illness prompt existential concerns about the future. A silent "countdown" can begin when witnessing a relative's decline. Family members may [...]

Two areas of treatment outside of trauma-informed care, in which EMDR can be just as effective, are phobias and addiction. Both situations may be in response to learned fears or negative [...]