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Mental Health
How EMDR Can Help People Overcome Trauma
December 8, 2023

Over the past 20 years, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has gained increased recognition as an effective treatment for individuals grappling with the debilitating effects of trauma. Developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Francine Shapiro, EMDR...

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Mental Health
Transformative Healing: How EMDR Therapy Can Alleviate Depression
December 8, 2023

Depression is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. While traditional talk therapy and medication have been staples in depression treatment, an approach known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is gaining recognition for...

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Stress & Emotions
Embracing Connection: A Guide to Overcoming Holiday Loneliness
December 8, 2023

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. However, for many, it can also be a period of intense loneliness. Whether you’re physically distant from loved ones, coping with loss, or simply feeling...

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Mental Health
Complex PTSD: Unraveling the Layers of Persistent Trauma
December 8, 2023

While Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is well-known and widely recognized, there is another form of trauma-related condition that goes beyond the scope of traditional PTSD. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), also known as Developmental Trauma Disorder, is a condition...

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Families
Understanding the Effects of PTSD: A Guide for Family Members
December 8, 2023

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can have profound effects on the lives of individuals who experience it. However, it is equally important to recognize the impact PTSD can have on the family members...

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Grief, Trauma, & Loss
Monkey Bars and the Normal Grief of Living Well
December 1, 2023

In playgrounds, there used to be a structure called the Monkey Bars. I believe they’re too dangerous to be included in most public spaces anymore, but they were the test of endurance and strength (and bravery) for an entire...

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Parents & Parenting
My Child Won’t Remember That…. Will They?
October 30, 2023

As many children do not hold memories before 2-3 years old and even then, memory is often pretty vague, parents tend to be more lenient about what they say in front of their child before that time period or...

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Substance Abuse, Addiction & Compulsion
What Is the CRAFT Approach?
October 30, 2023

Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is intended to help family members of someone who has Substance Use learn how to steer their loved one away from substance abuse. It is a great method for someone that’s refusing treatment...

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News
Summit Counseling Center Appoints Will Atkins, MA, LPC, CPCS as Director of Clinical Services
October 19, 2023

— The Summit Counseling Center, a leading nonprofit counseling center dedicated to providing quality mental health services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Atkins, LPC, as the new Director of Clinical Services. With a...

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Mental Health
Flourishing in Fall
October 19, 2023

As fall quickly approaches, there is both a level of excitement and fatigue that sets in for some who realize they have completed spring and summer. It is celebrated that the summer vacation was amazing and that the kids...

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