Trauma Insights

EMDR Individual Therapy to Heal Trauma: A Pathway to Recovery

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Trauma

Trauma leaves scar marks on the mind and body, often resulting in debilitating, unpredictable symptoms that can persist for years. Traditional talk therapy has long been the cornerstone of trauma treatment. However, in recent years, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has emerged as a powerful alternative. EMDR therapy offers a unique approach to healing […]

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Trauma Doesn’t Go Away

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma, Vicarious Trauma

Human beings are fascinating. On one level we can think critically and creatively to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. On the other hand, we struggle to let go, heal, and/or forget the pain of our past. Sometimes, the trauma doesn’t go away – on its own. However, there are ways to heal

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EMDR Therapy in Kenosha

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Trauma

Finding Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in Kenosha can be a challenge. It isn’t just about finding an EMDR therapist near me that has openings. It’s more of the goodness of fit between both the individual and the therapist. Even more so, it’s how the therapist integrates EMDR therapy into the sessions to

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Why Do We Dissociate?

Awareness, Evidence-based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Trauma, Wellness

Many people commonly ask why do we dissociate? Dissociation is a complex process that occurs internally and unconsciously. Our ability to dissociate is largely managed by the nervous system and its ability to regulate given factors in our environment. Nervous System Evolution Throughout the millennia the human body has experienced slow, but ever-changing evolution and

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Heal Your Body – An EMDR Therapist Near South Kenosha

Anxiety, Attachment Trauma, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Evidence-based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy, Recovery, Trauma, Wellness

EMDR therapy helps people heal from the bottom-up versus talk therapy, or top-down therapies. An EMDR therapist near you can help heal the nervous system from past traumatic experiences and/or situations that caused high levels of stress and overwhelm. EMDR therapy’s effectiveness stems from evidence-based research studies. EMDR is also showing effectiveness to help other

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Traumatic Brain Injuries and Identity Challenges

Anxiety, Awareness, Depression, Recovery, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery, Wellness

Traumatic Brain injuries (TBIs) can present as complex physical health challenges. However, TBIs can also create mental health problems. Another less-known fact about TBIs is the identity challenge(s) people experience afterward. This blog post will explore this topic after a brief overview of TBIs. TBI Overview TBIs can occur from within the body when referencing

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Managing Survivor’s Guilt: Life After Trauma

Awareness, Evidence-based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Recovery, Survivor's Guilt, Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Wellness

This blog post will explore ‘what is survivor’s guilt’, the challenges survivor’s guilt creates in one’s life, and how to heal from survivor’s guilt afterward. Survivor’s guilt may follow a traumatic experience that takes the life of someone you know or severely harms someone who was in the vicinity or area that you were in.

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How Does Somatic Experiencing Therapy Work?

Awareness, Evidence-based therapy, Individual Therapy, Mental Health, Recovery, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma, Wellness

Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy was designed by Dr. Peter Levine to assist with healing from various forms of trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and other disruptions within the mind-body connection. SE is considered a bottom-up form of therapy meaning that SE helps people heal from the body, nervous system, and then up the brain direction versus

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Healing Attachment Trauma

Attachment Trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Recovery, Trauma

Healing attachment trauma can be a long process. Prolonged brakes in loving connection, invalidation, and trauma are usually needed to disrupt a child’s attachment style. One or two events likely won’t be enough. This is why healing attachment trauma can take a long time. It is the profound neglect and lack of connection that needs

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A Guide to Trauma Therapy

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

Trauma therapy can seem complex to navigate, especially for those in need of this support. This blog post will provide an overview guide to trauma therapy for those who are interested in this topic. Understanding Trauma There are many different forms of trauma. Some of the differences in trauma include the age of onset. For

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