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Restore Your Well-Being with EMDR Therapy Near Pleasant Prairie, WI

Life doesn’t stop. That means your body and mind are constantly bombarded with stressors and various forms of trauma. Over time, the stressors and trauma can build and bubble over if not addressed. However, there will be signs that help is needed. But people don’t always want to ask for help, especially men. This blog […]

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PTSD Therapy Near Me to Heal

Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur at any time in a person’s life. When someone experiences a PTSD-related event, that doesn’t mean that that individual will have PTSD symptoms in the future. A lot of factors in a person’s life buffer against PSTD symptom development. No matter what. PTSD symptoms can negatively impact life. That

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EMDR Therapy for Men in Milwaukee, WI

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

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can help to alleviate a variety of mental health challenges, heal past traumatic, overwhelming life experiences, resolve guilt and shame, and help to regulate the nervous system. This blog post will briefly discuss EMDR therapy as a whole and how EMDR therapy for men near Milwaukee, WI can

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First Responder Trauma and Ways to Heal

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

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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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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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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