In an earlier post, I shared with you a little how we identify that an event or situation has been actually traumatizing to a person. I spoke about symptoms that are experienced, such as avoiding the thoughts or memories related to those events. But at what point does a person go from having … [Read more...]
Trauma–A Generalized Definition
For my very first blog post, I thought I would write on a question I get *a lot* from people. It is most often asked at the end of an initial assessment session (the first session when you are starting therapy), when I am talking to a client about my first diagnostic impressions. He or she will have … [Read more...]
EMDR Therapy Basics: A ‘Quick-and-Dirty’ Summary of What It Is, and Isn’t
So, lots of people ask me for some specifics on what EMDR Therapy actually is. Some know a little about it—maybe ‘just enough to be dangerous,’ as they say. And others have been misinformed about EMDR. Most don’t know anything about it. So, let me provide you with some basics which I hope will give … [Read more...]