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Waking up in a cold sweat, feeling like danger is around every corner, or turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms—these can all be signs of unresolved trauma. If this sounds familiar, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy might be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
EMDR helps your brain process painful events so they no longer control your present. By using bilateral stimulation and your brain’s ability to heal itself, EMDR allows you to observe your trauma without reliving it, ultimately reducing distress and building resilience.
This article explains the steps in EMDR and what a new client can expect in the process.
You see what you expect to see. This is not only true for your eyes, but your outlook on life. Gratitude Journals, Meditation (even “micro-dosing” meditation), and Cold Plunges are great ways to be mindful about the breadth of the human experience and help us pessimists remember that there are really awesome, beautiful things happening in life if we take the time to open our eyes and focus on them. It makes for a much fuller, rich experience of life.
Here are some ways you can help spread awareness during mental health awareness month.
tips on how to seek out and find a therapist that works for you.
Learn how trauma can impact a person’s brain and body, and how therapy can be a way to heal.
Did you “fall off the wagon” with your New Year’s Resolution? It’s April 1, and you may feel like the joke is on you. This year, I told myself that I would start learning how to write more blogs and creating more content. I started, stopped, got stuck, and here is my first blog on […]
As the days lengthen and the promise of summer begins to stir in the air, those of us living in the desert face a unique seasonal transition. This time is not only marked by a gradual increase in temperature but also by a surge in activities and responsibilities. Students and parents alike enter one of […]
Embracing Spring’s Renewal: The Mental Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning As the days stretch longer and the vibrant hues of spring flowers begin to unfold, a natural urge to rejuvenate our living spaces emerges. This seasonal shift isn’t just about embarking on a cleaning spree; it’s an opportunity to impact our mental well-being. This blog […]
Typically, when a person goes to therapy, they know they’ll be asked questions, but what kinds of questions? And why these? Sometimes the questions that are asked seem odd, or vague. In this blog post, you’ll learn the why behind some of the questions we often ask. “Where to?” Almost every session, I begin with […]
DO therapists go to their own therapy? Yep, at least, here at Phoenix Counseling Collective we do. In fact, many therapists do, and we aren’t the only ones who think it’s a good idea. We want you to know that there’s no stigma for us about going to counseling or therapy. We do it ourselves […]
