The Marvel of EMDR Therapy
Research shows that the brain has up to 70,000 thoughts per day, and most of them are negative! It is just the way that the brain has been wired through our collective evolutionary experiences,… The Marvel of EMDR Therapy
Follow the Pattern
As a therapist or even someone on the receiving end of therapy, looking for and following patterns is a concrete way of making sense of ourselves. How we handled or reacted to situations in… Follow the Pattern
Steps for Starting Therapy
Starting the therapy process can be simultaneously exciting and nerve-racking, especially if you have never done it before. There may be a lot of questions regarding what it looks like or what to expect. You… Steps for Starting Therapy
An Effect of Alcohol on Neurofunction
Generally speaking, we think of chronic alcohol drinking as being associated with alcohol addiction or alcoholism. This is far from the truth. Chronic consumption of alcohol refers to a consistent intake, be that weekly… An Effect of Alcohol on Neurofunction
Tips for Planning for Self-Care
Reaching the point of burnout is, unfortunately, an all too common experience for many. Given the fast-paced, productivity-based work culture that exists in America today, burnout has essentially become the marker by which we… Tips for Planning for Self-Care
Six Dimensions of Wellness
On the heels of world changing events like a global pandemic, many communities were intensely affected by Hurricane Ian in September. As we adjust to new challenges and situations which have arisen from these,… Six Dimensions of Wellness
Restore Your Relationship
“The first step to problem solving in a relationship is to simply take the rope and set it down.” When working with couple’s in conflict resolution. The first question I ask them is: “what is… Restore Your Relationship
🌊🌊FLOODED🌊🌊
by Ria Ruane, M.A., LMHC I’ve always been attracted to and captivated by the sea. The therapeutic, lulling sounds of the waves, the glistening sunshine as it kisses the surf and the incredible, fascinating life… 🌊🌊FLOODED🌊🌊
Every Voyage Needs a Captain’s Log
Do you ever get swept up in the momentum of a day, week, or month, then pause and try to make sense of the blur? Does tunnel vision ever make things blend and get… Every Voyage Needs a Captain’s Log
Mindful Eating
The prevailing consensus these days is that dieting does not work. People go on diets for many reasons, that include getting healthier and being able to maintain their diet over time. Being skinner is no… Mindful Eating