Blog & Resources: Trauma, EMDR & Mental Health Articles

Myths, shame, and legal hurdles keep many male survivors silent. A trauma therapist explains three barriers and why healing is possible.

Learn the symptoms and causes of separation anxiety in kids and teens, plus eight practical tips for easier goodbyes and building trust.

Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn aren't only for emergencies. A trauma therapist explains how stress responses show up daily and how to widen your window of tolerance.

Nervous about your first counseling appointment? A therapist shares ten tips to help you prepare, from setting goals to asking questions.

A therapist shares four ways travel works as a mindfulness practice, from staying present to building confidence, empathy, and self-discovery.

Four tips for becoming a better LGBTQ ally: respect timelines, humanize rather than objectify, be mindful of safe spaces, and get comfortable with pronouns.

Mindful eating offers significant benefits for emotional eaters by promoting awareness and connection to the eating experience, which can help break the cycle of emotional eating. It addresses issues like "meal amnesia" by encouraging individuals to focus on the sensory aspects of food, engage all senses, and listen to their body's hunger signals. This practice fosters a balanced approach to diet, allowing for indulgence without guilt while emphasizing healthier choices. Additionally, mindful eating helps individuals identify the underlying reasons for their eating habits, enabling them to differentiate between true hunger and emotional triggers, ultimately leading to healthier relationships with food.

Quiet doesn't mean powerless. Learn three strengths introverts bring, from earning trust to seeing what others miss and thinking creatively.

Feeling overwhelmed, sleeping poorly, or pulling away from people? A therapist walks through ten signs it may be time to reach out for support.

A child therapist shares ten tips for talking with kids about divorce, death, sex, and tragedy, from managing your own discomfort to knowing when to get help.

Adjusting to daylight saving time (DST) can be challenging, as it often disrupts sleep cycles and can exacerbate symptoms of seasonal depression, which tends to increase during the fall and winter months due to reduced sunlight. To ease this transition, it is recommended to maintain a consistent bedtime routine, limit caffeine and exercise before sleep, reduce screen time, and synchronize meal times. Additionally, getting morning sunlight can positively affect mood, and gradually adjusting sleep schedules a few days prior to the time change can help the body adapt more smoothly. For those struggling with these adjustments, seeking support from mental health professionals can provide valuable coping strategies.

Learn to name microassaults, microinsults, and microinvalidations, then respond with clarity, empathy, and boundaries using six practical tips.