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emdr therapy for children

How to Understand EMDR Therapy for Childhood Trauma

What is EMDR therapy for children? Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR for short, is an effective treatment for trauma. Not only is this a popular therapy for adults, but also for children. This therapy is used to help children process traumatic memories and emotions. How does EMDR therapy for children work? In a…
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Understanding Bilateral Stimulation in EMDR Therapy

How to Understand Bilateral Stimulation in EMDR Therapy

What is bilateral stimulation? If you’re interested in learning more about Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, then you might want an answer to this question. First, let’s define the word, “bilateral.” Bilateral means, “affecting both sides.” Bilateral stimulation uses various stimuli, such as eye movements, sounds, and tapping to activate both hemispheres of the brain. In…
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How To Create Rhythms of Sabbath and Rest

By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work (Genesis 2:2). As God’s creation, we look to our Creator for all things. Even so, living in this world comes with its fair share of challenges, and sometimes we can become…
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How To Release Trauma Stored in the Body

Reliving painful memories, fear and anxiety, sadness, agitation, and emotional numbness are all common signs of trauma—an emotional response to harmful or life-threatening circumstances. However, trauma isn’t purely mental or emotional. In fact, you might feel like you’ve completely moved on from a traumatic experience, all the while your body is telling a different story. …
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How to Understand and Overcome Perfectionism

Sometimes perfectionism can make you stand out in a good way. Maybe you’re the top of your class, or maybe you’ve gained that promotion that other people were after. Other times, perfectionism can keep you from success because of a fear of failure, cause problems in your relationships, or lead to symptoms of anxiety and…
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Christian Counseling for Women: Faith Focused, Therapeutic and Compassionate Care

Christian women today face many challenges, and it’s understandably difficult to get through these hard times on your own. The good news is that you don’t have to. Christian counseling for women provides a safe, faith-based environment for helping you overcome whatever problems you are facing.  Whether you want help talking through a difficult life…
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How to Find Hope for Trauma Healing Through Christian Counseling 

Trauma comes in many forms, and the effects of trauma can feel like an undefeatable enemy that leaves you bogged down in despair, anxiety, confusion, and difficulty dealing with the challenges of day-to-day life. The goal of Christian trauma therapy is to offer hope for those who feel hopeless, peace for those who are fearful,…
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emdr in raleigh

What is EMDR, and how does it work?

In recent years, you might have heard of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). If so, you might be wondering what it is and how it works. This article will help provide further information about EMDR and how it can be a beneficial therapy approach for anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma & PTSD, grief,…
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