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Why a Male Therapist Could Be the Best Choice for Men Dealing with Trauma

Trauma impacts every person differently. How someone was raised, societal expectations, and stigma(s) affect how a person will manage their trauma response in the future. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “4% of men have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives.” More reading on PTSD statistics can be found […]

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Therapy for High-Achieving Professional Males Near Racine, WI

Awareness, Individual Therapy, Male Therapy, Stress, Wellness

Maybe you’re in a demanding, high-stress job. Or maybe the excitement of entrepreneurship keeps you feeling alive. There’s an opposite side to all this too. Often these experiences can create stress and wear down mental buffers. This can increase irritability, negatively impact sleep patterns, and eventually affect the relationships with those you love. Entrepreneurship, although

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Emotional Detachment Among First Responders

Awareness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, First Responder, First Responders, Individual Therapy, Recovery, Trauma, Wellness

Both the body and nervous system have evolved over the millennia to create adaptive responses to stress. One of these mechanisms is emotional detachment in the face of stress or trauma. A Science Direct article by Kristin Klimley, Vincent Van Hasselt, and Ashley Stripling indicates that “over 80% of first responders report experiencing trauma while

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First Responder Stress: Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, First Responders, Individual Therapy, Stress, Trauma

First responders, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), face unique challenges in their professions. They are often the first on the scene in life-threatening or dangerous situations, making split-second decisions that can mean the difference between life and death. While these roles are crucial for public safety, they come with significant

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EMDR Intensives to Heal Trauma

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Trauma

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has proven its ability to heal trauma in individual therapy settings. Excitingly, EMDR therapy has also been utilized in EMDR intensives to heal trauma. EMDR intensives can be a great way to reprocess single-incident traumas. It is not beneficial for more Completed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) situations, for

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How to Identify and Break Free from Toxic Relationships

Relationship Counseling

Toxic relationships can have a profound impact on your mental, psychological, and emotional well-being. These relationships often drain your energy, leave you feeling anxious, make you question your self-worth, and trigger deep insecurities. Whether it’s a romantic relationship, friendship, or even a family dynamic, knowing how to identify and break free from toxic relationships is

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TBI and Mental Health

Awareness, Traumatic Brain Injury

Every Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is different and unique to each person. Even though a TBI can lead to physical changes within the brain. The lasting effects of a TBI can derail someone from their life goals and life plans. One of the lasting challenges someone may experience with a TBI is the interplay and

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Trauma And Anxiety

Anxiety, Awareness, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Somatic Experiencing Therapy

Trauma is an experience that can shape any individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The effects of trauma can lead to anxiety, a condition characterized by persistent worry, fear, or nervousness. Understanding the connection between trauma and anxiety is crucial for those seeking to manage their symptoms and regain a sense of control over their

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Lasting Effects of Childhood Trauma

Awareness, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Evidence-based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Recovery, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, Trauma

As mentioned in previous blogs, trauma can occur at any point in someone’s life. But why does childhood trauma impact the trajectory of someone’s life so much? This blog post will explore both the lasting effects of childhood trauma as well as ways to heal from these experiences. Trauma during childhood can create trauma responses,

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PTSD Therapy for Men

Awareness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Male Therapy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy, Recovery

Trauma will occur at unpredictable times throughout life. Not all trauma events will result in a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis. However, there will be instances when these traumatic experiences will rise to the level of PTSD. This blog post will provide an overview of PTSD symptoms and discuss how PTSD therapy for men can

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