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Betrayal Trauma - What to do when you find out about your partner’s infidelity / sexual addiction
Finding out about a partner’s infidelity is devastating. When there is betrayal from someone you thought that you could trust, your life can feel like it has been flipped upside down. This type of betrayal is traumatizing and can make it difficult to function. Many of the symptoms are similar to symptoms of PTSD.
Is EMDR just for PTSD?
There is a misconception that EMDR is only used to treat PTSD. Although EMDR has been found to be an effective therapy for PTSD, it can also be helpful to treat many other issues as well.
How to prepare for after your EMDR session
EMDR therapy is a therapy designed to process through disturbing memories and negative self beliefs. It is important to have an understanding of what you might notice between sessions and how to take care of yourself during this time.
Spring Break Tips For Parents
Spring Break can be an exciting time for parents and kids. It can be a nice time to get a break from some of the expectations from school and work. At the same time, once the initial excitement wears off it can also be a stressful time with everyone home together. Below are some helpful tips to increase structure and fun to ensure the break goes smoothly.
How To Improve Your Apologies
In our society it is very common to expect that children apologize when they have done something wrong. But how do we teach and model this important skill?
Forgiveness
Why does everyone always talk about forgiveness? You’ll often hear people give the advice to forgive yourself and others, “Forgive and Forget”. But what does that actually mean? When something horrible happens are we really supposed to forgive and forget? If you have ever experienced trauma, you probably know how impossible it feels to “forgive and forget”.