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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Both top-down and bottom-up therapies have their place in the therapist’s office. However, it depends on what specifically you are seeking therapy for that determines the needed intervention. This blog post will briefly explore the neurobiology of the brain, the differences between top-down and bottom-up therapies, how different forms of therapy can be beneficial, and
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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
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) often occur suddenly and without warning. One common symptom of a TBI is fatigue. There are many thoughts about the interrelationship between fatigue and TBIs. What we do know is that every person and their TBI affect them differently. Some people will have challenges with more short-term fatigue symptoms whereas others
The guilt and shame of trauma are something easily missed in the therapy room. Trauma can trigger changes in how we view ourselves, the world, and our sense of safety. However, when someone is involved in a traumatic event, their role or lack thereof can create guilt and shame later in life. We’ll explore the
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First responders are often the first on the scene during traumatic, chaotic events. They face high-stress situations, including car accidents, mass shootings, and other emergencies on a routine basis. Their heroic efforts and sacrifices save lives, but the emotional toll of witnessing severe injuries, death, and human suffering can impact the human body. Repeated exposure
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Men tend to bottle up their emotions, stress, and trauma throughout life. This can have disastrous challenges down the road in a man’s life because these inner challenges don’t just disappear on their own. They need to be healed and integrated so they no longer disrupt thought patterns, mood swings and emotions, and addictive behavior
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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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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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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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