The statistics on teen suicide are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year, an average of 8% of American teens will attempt suicide. This makes suicide the second leading cause of death for kids aged 10 to 24. In fact, it is believed that more teenagers die from suicide … [Read more...]
Is My Anger Normal, Or Should I Seek Help?
Life wouldn’t be life without those little irritants that push our buttons. And when our buttons get pushed, it’s completely natural to feel angry. In fact, anger is a normal emotion that can facilitate better communication and positive change when expressed appropriately. But for some people, … [Read more...]
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that typically occurs after individuals have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.In the past, PTSD went by … [Read more...]
Why EMDR is Effective in Treating Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Emotional Disturbances
I began my career in counseling working with extremely traumatized children. It was during these early years that I became fascinated with trauma treatment, and knew I wanted to make this a focus within my practice. Wanting to learn as much as I could about trauma, I attended (and still attend) … [Read more...]
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