What is online EMDR? It is EMDR therapy that is delivered virtually through video conferencing or a Telehealth platform by using a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. The online or Virtual EMDR follows the same eight-phase EMDR protocol as in-office EMDR and uses bilateral stimulation (back and forth eye movements, taps, clicks or sounds) to […]
Benefits of mandala coloring Various research suggests that mandala coloring helps reduce stress and negative mood. In Taiwan (Koo, Chen & Yen, 2020), 20 min of coloring reduced anxiety signifying in community-dwelling older adults 55 and older, compared to plaid coloring and free-form drawing groups. The coloring group also scored higher on calmed down, safe, […]
Have you heard the saying: “See your family for Christmas, and a shrink in a New Year!” Do you feel bombarded by happy images of perfect families exchanging gifts by a Christmas tree or car commercials of getting a new vehicle from your spouse as a gift? How do you feel when you see these […]
Art Therapy can be a wonderful tool between the psychotherapy sessions to express feelings, release tension, gain insight, problem-solve, calm the brain, and to obtain many other benefits. For example, if you have a negative experience with something or someone, you could gain emotional relief by expressing your feelings via drawing or painting. What makes […]
With a decrease of daylight during the fall and winter months, some people manifest depressive symptoms or so called “winter blues.” It is also called Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. Although, SAD is not a formal diagnosis, it is a form of depression that typically occurs between the months of October through April. Between 10-20% […]
