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How to Manage Hypervigilance After Trauma: From A Trauma Therapist

Awareness, Individual Therapy, Nervous System Regulation, Trauma, Wellness

Traumatic situations are unpredictable and can happen to anyone at any time, which is usually an aspect that makes situations traumatic. One common symptom of trauma is hypervigilance. This blog post will discuss how to manage hypervigilance after trauma from a trauma therapist’s perspective. Why Does Trauma Create Hypervigilance? Due to the unpredictability of trauma, […]

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Ways to Develop Emotional Wellness

Awareness, Emotional Resilience, Financial Stress, Individual Therapy, Infidelity, Male Therapy, Trauma, Wellness

You may want to know that there are ways to develop emotional wellness despite our busy lives. Oftentimes, our lives move so quickly that we forget to tune into what our body and mind need to stay rejuvenated, balanced, and healthy. This blog post will discuss ways to develop emotional wellness in your life. What

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Is Perfectionism a Mental Illness?

Awareness, Individual Therapy, Stress, Wellness

In our society, the term perfectionism can hold many different meanings. It’s impossible to name all the reasons some people strive for perfection. For some people, they need to be perfect in order to stay congruent with how others view them. Some need to be perfect in order to offset their insecurities. This blog post

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First Responder Family Grief and Loss

Awareness, First Responders, Trauma

First responders risk their well-being on a day-to-day basis. Something less spoken about is the stress this places on their loved ones. Not only is this a form of stress on the family, but this can quickly turn into a grief and loss situation, without any warning. This blog post will explore first responder family

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Community Trauma and Healing: From an Online EMDR Therapist in Wisconsin

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

The news today feels as if it is constantly filled with trauma, stress, and pain. In the United States, school shootings are becoming all too common. On 12.16.24, a shooter targeted the Abundant Life Christian School located in Madison, Wisconsin. These types of events have an almost disbelief of terror that spreads and seeps into

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How to Heal from Infidelity: From a Trauma Counselor

Awareness, Couples Therapy, Individual Counseling, Infidelity, Relationship Counseling

A variety of factors impact infidelity rates, believe it or not. These factors can range from family values, income, economic stress, illness, and the decade(s) someone grew up in. The Institute of Family Studies notes that 20% of men and 13% of women will cheat on their married spouse at some point. Infidelity can cut

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Release Internal Pain: Healing Trauma Among First Responders from an Online Trauma Therapist Near Milwaukee, WI

Awareness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, First Responders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, Trauma

First responders (police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services) are those in the community on the front lines. They often render life-saving medical services, stop threats in the community, or rescue those in dire situations. The Institutes of Health indicate that about 80% of first responders will experience a traumatic event in their career. This

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

Awareness, Individual Therapy, Male Therapy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy, Therapy for Men

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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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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Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Men

Awareness, Evidence-based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Male Therapy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, Trauma, Uncategorized

Trauma is a deeply distressing, emotional, and personal experience that can have lasting scars on a man’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. While trauma does not discriminate by gender, men often face unique challenges when it comes to acknowledging and addressing their traumatic experiences. Understanding trauma and its impact on men can help to lift

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