Often, the symptoms of trauma and ADHD are so similar they can be mistaken for each other. Their comparable symptoms often make it difficult to diagnose the source. . With so much overlap, it begs the question: Does trauma contribute to ADHD? ADHD diagnoses have been on the rise throughout the past few years. Millions […]
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Why we love Accelerated Resolution Therapy as a self-love practice February is often associated with Valentine’s Day; Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love. During this month, we focus on showering love on others. Yet, it’s quite common to feel alone or like a failure on this “coupled” holiday if you are unattached. If
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It’s that time of year again, the New Year. If you’re like most people, you have resolved to start making changes in your life. Now that the month is halfway over, how successful have you been at keeping your resolution? If you find yourself already falling short of the goals you’ve set for yourself, you’re
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Experiencing holiday sadness is called the “holiday blues” or “holiday depression” and can be common this time of year. A greater amount of expectations are placed on us during this time, which brings about more stress for the average person. Those struggling with mental health issues are often especially affected by the holidays. Holiday blues
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November 2nd, 2022 was International Stress Awareness Day, as the International Stress Management Association declared. Many people find this time of year to be the most stressful with approaching holiday commitments. What contributes to this stress? Stress shows up when the demands of a situation exceed the available resources to meet them. Time, money, energy,
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“Psychologists usually try to help people use insight and understanding to manage their behavior. However, neuroscience research shows that very few psychological problems are the result of defects in understanding; most originate in pressures from deeper regions in the brain that drive our perception and attention. When the alarm bell of the emotional brain keeps
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“I’m ALWAYS tired” was a common statement Janine heard herself say throughout the day. Not only did she feel exhausted at the end of the day, but she woke up feeling unrested. Strangely, however, she felt both tired and “wired” once bedtime came. As she moved through her day, she felt she was only
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How Accelerated Resolution Therapy Differs from Prolonged Exposure Therapy In her Tedx talk “The Power of Rapid Eye Movements”, ART certified therapist Yolanda Harper paints a picture of a typical experience of a PTSD patient receiving treatment with prolonged exposure therapy: “Tell me about war.”“I was in Vietnam; people are dying.” More detail is required
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Very simply, emotional regulation is a person’s ability to exert control over his or her emotions. While it is generally recognized that emotions themselves are involuntary reactions to thoughts or situations, responses can be managed to lessen the intensity and duration in practice. Tips to improve emotional regulation: Taking a breath once an emotion is
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June is PTSD Awareness Month –How to Support Others and Heal from PTSD In 2010, the US Senate declared June 27th National PTSD Awareness Day. Since then, it has been expanded to the entire month of June. Similarly, our awareness and understanding of PTSD continues to grow and expand, since its official recognition as a
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