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EMDR as a Tool for Overcoming Trauma
“The goal of EMDR treatment is to rapidly metabolize the dysfunctional residue from the past and transform it into something useful.” – Francine Shapiro Eye
Heather Hayes
13 July 2023
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Understanding the Transformative Power of EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a modern, interactive psychotherapy modality that was specifically developed to alleviate psychological distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR
Heather Hayes
7 July 2023
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The Impact of Dwarfism on Mental Well-being
Dwarfism is a medical condition that causes a person to have a significantly shorter stature than average, which is generally defined as an adult height
Heather Hayes
30 June 2023
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Trauma and the Shame Spiral
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can cause a wide range of adverse emotions such as fear, anger, anxiety, and sadness. These emotions are common, natural
Heather Hayes
23 June 2023
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How Is TRE Effective in the Trauma Space?
“All humans have an innate capacity to heal from traumatic experiences. As a species we are genetically encoded with the capacity to heal ourselves.” –
Heather Hayes
16 June 2023
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Launching into Adult Life: The Transition from Child to Adolescent
Light precedes every transition. Whether at the end of a tunnel, through a crack in the door or the flash of an idea, it is
Heather Hayes
9 June 2023
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Shaking for Healing: What are Trauma and Tension Release Exercises?
Trauma-release exercises (TRE) are innovative, body-based practices for people with anxiety, trauma, or PTSD. The theoretical basis for TRE is that stress and trauma build
Heather Hayes
2 June 2023
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Fentanyl and Xylazine – A Lethal Drug Combination Sweeping Across the U.S.
The United States has been battling a drug epidemic for decades, but the situation has become increasingly serious in recent years due to the proliferation
Heather Hayes
28 May 2023
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The Science of Safety: How the Polyvagal Theory is Unlocking the Secrets of Healing from Trauma
“If you want to improve the world, start by making people feel safer.” Stephen Porges The polyvagal theory offers key insights into the ways that
Heather Hayes
21 May 2023
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Polyvagal Theory: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
Dr. Stephen Porges, Ph.D formulated the groundbreaking polyvagal theory, which explains the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and social behavior and details how chronic
Heather Hayes
14 May 2023
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Secure Emotional Attachment and Forgiveness
Anger makes you smaller, while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond what you were – Chérie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. Research shows that people with secure emotional
Heather Hayes
7 May 2023
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5 Steps for Healing Attachment Trauma
Overcoming attachment trauma can be a long and difficult process, but it is possible with the right support and resources. Attachment trauma refers to the
Heather Hayes
30 April 2023
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