Healing Emotional Wounds with “Eye Movement” Therapy by Dr. Joanne VanNest

At first glance, “Eye Movement” Therapy, formally known as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), may seem strange and even “hokey.”  Actually, EMDR is recognized as a best practice for the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the World Health Organization, the International Society for Traumatic Stress…

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Grit and Gratitude by Dr. Richard B. Dauber

As a clinical and sport psychologist, my job most often entails helping an individual make some changes.  These changes can range from improving one’s mood, reducing stress and anxiety, quitting smoking to performing at one’s personal best in a competition.   Often, I have to help the patient or athlete generate specific and attainable goals, as…

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The Real Deal on Change, by Josh Glawe, L.C.S.W

Personally and professionally, I have put tremendous time and thought into helping those who successfully make lasting changes in their lives. I often hear of people who have sought help to make one change or another, yet they have not been able to make much headway. What traits do people who overcome anxiety, depression or OCD…

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