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EMDR and Attachment Trauma

Post author:Stephen Rodgers
Post published:August 16, 2018
Post category:Depression EMDR Happiness Men Mood Issues

People that have attachment trauma might not even be aware that this is one of the main issues they are facing. Attachment trauma is more common than you might think…

PTSD and Male Gender Role Stress

Post author:Stephen Rodgers
Post published:May 12, 2018
Post category:Behavior EMDR Men Therapy Trauma

PTSD from gender role stress. We're expected to maintain a certain type of temperament and to withhold expressing emotion. Men can suffer silently from this, always questioning if they are…

EMDR and Depression: For Clinicians

Post author:Stephen Rodgers
Post published:March 7, 2018
Post category:Psychology Therapy Trauma

What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR Therapy ("Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing") is a form of psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro, which was originally designed to alleviate symptoms associated with traumatic…

Attachment Styles: The Key to Forming Healthy Relationships

Post author:Stephen Rodgers
Post published:October 7, 2017
Post category:Behavior Life Men Psychology Relationships Therapy

In our previous blog “Attachment Styles and How We Relate to Others” we talked about four main ways in which we tend to form our relationships and try to satisfy our emotional needs

secure
preoccupied
fearful-avoidant
dismissing-avoidant

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Healing Old Wounds with EMDR: How to Live After, Not Just Survive Childhood Abuse

Post author:Stephen Rodgers
Post published:February 3, 2017
Post category:Life Therapy

When we think of survivors of childhood abuse, and especially of sexual abuse in childhood, we often imagine than it had to be inconceivably difficult for them to endure such suffering, but now that they’re adults, they’re safe and well. We do recognize that they might have been affected by the horrible experience, but rarely think of them as constantly reliving the past abuse as it were happening right now, at this very moment, with the same horror and helplessness as then. But they do. (more…)

EMDR May Be The Secret to Handling Erectile Dysfunction

Post author:Stephen Rodgers
Post published:October 26, 2016
Post category:Men

Let’s talk about erectile dysfunction.

According to recent studies, one in four men under 40 years old experiences erectile dysfunction. The causes range from physical to psychological, but this is the first time that such a high number of younger men are dealing with ED. (more…)

Can EMDR Work for Test Anxiety?

Post author:Stephen Rodgers
Post published:May 7, 2016
Post category:Happiness Life Therapy Youth

Children, teens and adults can all experience test anxiety. Whether it’s the 2nd Grade Pop Quiz, a GED, SAT, ACT or a presentation for your business, having to show up as your best self ever, no matter how you’re feeling emotionally or physically – can be a huge anxiety trigger. (more…)

EMDR Provides Therapeutic Relief for Athletes

Post author:Stephen Rodgers
Post published:March 3, 2016
Post category:Behavior Therapy Trauma

EMDR, short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a type of integrated psychotherapy that is highly effective at alleviating anxiety and distress in athletes. (more…)