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Therapy for Men Near Brookfield, WI

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, First Responder, Individual Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Therapy for Men, Trauma, Wellness

What do men struggle to ask for? Not only asking for help but also asking for help with mental health challenges. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that men seek out mental health support at almost a 50% lower rate than women. Many different factors play into this statistic that […]

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Trauma and Anxiety While in High-Functioning Jobs

Anxiety, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, Trauma

Just because you made it to a high-functioning, professional job doesn’t mean past trauma and anxiety won’t affect you. Despite becoming lost in the workload, working late into the night, or working long hours, past trauma and anxiety will not go away on their own. This blog post will discuss the impacts of trauma and

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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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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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Understanding Survivor’s Guilt in the Military

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Mental Health Recovery, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, Suicide Awareness, Survivor's Guilt

Military personnel are in a unique position to experience survivor’s guilt because of two primary factors. One is the bond they form with other members of the unit, platoon, or firing team. The second is the military’s exposure to combat and other high-intensity situations. Understanding survivor’s guilt in the military is the aim of this

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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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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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Healing from a Narcissistic Parent

Attachment Trauma, Awareness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can leave lasting emotional scars. Narcissistic parents may often prioritize themselves over those of their children and neglect their children’s mental, emotional, and physical needs. Healing from a narcissistic parental relationship is a journey that requires understanding, self-compassion, and patience. That’s because the brain development (neural wiring) that occurs

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