Take Good Care
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Why is Medication Necessary to Treat Mental Illness?
Let’s envision the two main parts of a computer system: the hardware and software. They both need to perform their jobs in unison to be a single functional unit. Our brain works similarly, where areas require the right balance of chemicals to function properly. The hardware refers to the physical brain, while the software pertains…
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Polyvagal Theory: Your Body Will Tell You If You Feel Safe
Our brains and bodies are clever things. They are really good at looking at experiences together and storing them away as memories for future reference. One time, when I was little, a loose dog bit me hard, and that memory got an alarm mechanism attached to it when it was filed away. This alarm, by…
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Why So Many People Are Choosing EMDR Therapy
An Intervention, Psychotherapy, or Both? So often, clients have asked me, “Can we do EMDR next week?” Umm, always yes! First and foremost, I am always encouraged when clients advocate for themselves. After all, this is your time, and a distant second is the thoughts that activate the clinical networks of my brain (I often…