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From Couples Therapy to Individual Therapy: Why Both Are Sometimes Needed

When relationships face challenges, couples therapy often seems like the natural step. The goal is to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen the bond between partners. However, what happens when issues persist despite your best efforts in couples therapy? Is it possible that individual therapy is also necessary to help each person in the relationship […]

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Complex Grief: From a Trauma Therapist’s Perspective

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Grief and Loss, Individual Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy

What happens when grief doesn’t fade with time or significantly impedes your ability to live life? Sometimes grief takes its natural process over time; however, there are instances where the emotions, sensations, and interference with daily functioning. This blog post will cover the topic of complex grief from a trauma therapist’s perspective. Complex Versus Normal

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Individual Grief Therapist Near Racine, WI

Grief and Loss, Individual Therapy

Grief can form from different types of loss throughout life. Everyone’s experience with grief is different from others in this world. Some individuals experience loss and grief in shorter durations when compared to others. However, it is crucial to remember that the grief process is unique to each person, and each person moves forward at

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Dad’s Grief from Child Loss: From an EMDR Therapist

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

The pain of grief and loss seems unbearable to even imagine at times. Even harder to imagine or experience is the pain of losing a child. Most people have the belief that children should bury their parents. Unfortunately, this is sometimes reversed, and the pain can be excruciating. This blog post discusses the topic of

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What It Takes to Stick with a New Year’s Resolution

Individual Therapy, Wellness

With the New Year here, many people set new goals or ideals to work towards. But many of us don’t stick with it. In fact, according to Ohio State University College of Business, about 40% of people stop pursuing their New Year’s resolutions after the first month. This blog post will explore reasons why New

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My Wife Tells Me to Go to Therapy – What Do I Do?

Individual Therapy, Therapy for Men, Trauma, Wellness

Men may take time to warm up to needing therapy. Often, things in life and a relationship need to become so bad before men reach out for help. Societal expectation, minimizing, and fear of acknowledging reality can all play into this equation. But men, you can ask for help at any time. Don’t wait until

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Top-Down and Bottom-Up Therapies

Awareness, Individual Therapy, Male Therapy, Trauma

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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Managing Family Stress During the Holidays: From a Mental Health Therapist Near You

Family Stress, Individual Therapy, Mental Health

With the holidays rapidly approaching, learning how to manage family stress during the holidays is more important than ever. Family stress may arise for a variety of reasons (explored further down on this page), but there are ways to manage the stress in a healthy(ier) manner. This blog post explores the causes of family stress,

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The Importance of Emotional Resilience: Strategies to Bounce Back from Life’s Challenges

Emotional Resilience, Individual Therapy

Emotional resilience is a very important topic to discuss as it directly relates to mental health symptoms and one’s overall quality of life. Life throws many different stressors and challenges at us, which can either define our lives or negatively influence how we live our lives. Thus, learning about both the importance of emotional resilience

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

Evidence-based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Recovery, Therapy for Men

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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