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Trauma & the Brain
3Understanding How Trauma Affects the Brain
Trauma is a deeply impactful experience that can alter the brain's functioning, both during and long after a traumatic event.
Read PDFWhat Happens to A Traumatic Memory in The Brain?
A traumatic memory is not stored like a regular memory.
Read PDFWhy Does the Body Keep the Score?
The phrase "the body keeps the score" refers to how the physiological and nervous systems hold on to the effects of trauma long after the…
Read PDFEMDR & Bilateral Stimulation
6How Does EMDR Heal Trauma?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that helps the brain heal from trauma by facilitating the reprocessing…
Read PDFHow Does Somatic Processing Work With EMDR ?
Somatic processing is integral to EMDR because trauma isn't just stored in the mind as a memory; it's also held in the body as physical…
Read PDFUnderstanding Brainwaves and Bilateral Stimulation for Best Studying
Putting your brain in the best state for studying involves a careful balance of brainwave activity.
Read PDFWhat are Bi-Tapps and How Can They Help Me?
"Bi-Tapps" refer to a specific brand of portable devices used for bilateral tactile stimulation.
Read PDFWhat is Memory Reconsolidation and How is it used in EMDR Therapy?
Memory reconsolidation is a neurobiological process that explains how long-term memories can be modified and updated.
Read PDFWhat is the Difference Between EMDR and Prolonged Exposure Therapy?
EMDR and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) are both evidence-based treatments for PTSD, but they differ significantly in their approach.
Read PDFGrief & Loss
2What are Best Practices in Grief and Loss Counseling
The best practices of grief and loss counseling prioritize a client-centered, empathetic approach that recognizes grief as a natural, but…
Read PDFWhat is the Difference Between the Stages of Grief and the Tasks of Mourning?
The core difference is that stages of grief describe a passive, emotional experience, while tasks of mourning describe an active process…
Read PDFTherapy Approaches
3What are Parts of Self & The Boardroom?
The boardroom metaphor is a popular way to conceptualize the different "parts" of your personality, particularly within the framework of…
Read PDFWhat is CBT and how Does it Work?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and…
Read PDFWhat is Reframing and Why Use it?
Reframing is a psychological technique that involves changing the way you view a situation, thought, or emotion.
Read PDFEmotional Wellbeing
4How Does Gratitude Work?
Gratitude helps emotionally by shifting your focus from what's missing to what you have, which can change your brain's chemistry and…
Read PDFWhy Do Affirmations Work?
Affirmations work by leveraging the brain's ability to change, a concept known as neuroplasticity.
Read PDFWhy are transitions so Difficult Emotionally?
Transitions are difficult emotionally because they disrupt our sense of safety, predictability, and identity.
Read PDFThe Art of the Roll: Mastering Life's "Tuck and Roll"
Life has a funny way of throwing us off balance. Learning to roll with the fall — and get back up — is one of your greatest assets.
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