As mental health counselors, we dedicate ourselves to the well-being of our clients, often putting their needs above our own. However, it’s crucial to remember that our mental health requires consistent attention and care, especially during the summer months. With the...

May is a month of significance—a time when vibrant blooms awaken, marking not only the transition to warmer days but also Mental Health Awareness Month. In the heart of Central Florida, where the sunshine often reigns supreme, we at Central Florida EMDR Training...

In the realm of therapy, where empathy, compassion, and deep emotional engagement are constants, burnout lurks, ready to engulf even the most resilient of souls. As therapists, we often find ourselves navigating through the complex terrain of our clients' emotions,...

For women, EMDR therapy holds immense promise as a means of addressing the unique challenges and traumas they may face throughout their lives. From childhood abuse and neglect to domestic violence, sexual assault, and gender-based discrimination, women often contend...

Love, that enigmatic force that drives us to connect with others on a deep emotional level, has long been a subject of fascination and study across various disciplines. From literature to psychology, the concept of love has been dissected, analyzed, and romanticized....

In the realm of mental health treatment, various therapeutic approaches aim to alleviate the burdens of trauma, anxiety, and other psychological challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking and highly...

The holidays are here and can bring much joy, but also can be a source of great pain. From the decorations to the Christmas music, buying gifts, and attending parties, the topic of expectations and disappointments are addressed in my counseling sessions with clients....

Memorial Day.  A day for cookouts, family gatherings, and the beginning of summer.  A day full of red, white and blue decorations, burgers on the grill, outside games, beach, boating and loads of fun.    And while it is a good day for all those things, it was not...

This month I would like to honor the art of poetry and the contributions made by those who share their craft.  As a young girl, I found that when I was struggling through a hard time and could not find the words, I could sit and write to express my own thoughts. It...