Tag: Therapy

Transformative Healing

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The Power of EMDR Therapy Living through a traumatic event is not a unique human experience. Re-experiencing the trauma is not, however, normal. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR for short is an evidence based therapeutic technique that's been gaining momentum for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you've ever wondered how … Continue reading Transformative Healing

Understanding Trauma

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How Trauma Impacts Your Brain and Body Trauma is a topic that affects so many of us, directly or indirectly, and understanding how it impacts both our brain and body is crucial for healing and moving forward. So, let's talk about the intricate web of trauma and its profound effects. 1. The Brain: Where the … Continue reading Understanding Trauma

The Mind-Body Connection

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How Nutrition Impacts Your Mental Health When I was growing up on the farm we had a vegetable garden, apple trees, a cherry tree and a pear tree. We ate our own beef cattle and raised chickens (for awhile anyway…that endeavor attracted snakes and didn’t last long; but that is for another post!). We picked … Continue reading The Mind-Body Connection

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Building Character with Books!

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Crafting Character: The Top Five Books That Will Transform You. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I have been doing some research for a project that I am working on and came across some interesting information on character formation. I want to share with you the top five books I recommend to help you build and … Continue reading Building Character with Books!

Navigating Fear and Anxiety

by Heather Rhodes, APRN-BC, posted in Therapy, Wellness

Using Faith as a Coping Tool Photo by Worldspectrum on Pexels.com Today, I want to dive deep into a topic that many of us grapple with from time to time – fear and anxiety. These two emotions can be incredibly overwhelming, but did you know that faith can play a significant role in how we … Continue reading Navigating Fear and Anxiety

Therapist Shopping 101

by Heather Rhodes, APRN-BC, posted in Uncategorized

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Choosing the right therapist is a crucial step in your mental health journey. It's important to find someone who is a good fit for your needs and preferences. Here are three resources to help you choose a therapist: 1. Psychology Today (Website): Psychology Today has an extensive directory of therapists, counselors, … Continue reading Therapist Shopping 101