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…
When you have been hurt by a family member or loved one, you can truly heal by seeing their point of view. “But they are wrong!” you might say to yourself. Or you might scream silently: “I am F-ing RIGHT!!.” (more…)
We humans are hardwired to search for problems, for potential dangers. Such cognitive and behavioral arrangement came as an adaptation to the prehistoric times in which a man and his family were under frequent threat of being killed by carnivores, for example. (more…)
Sexual abuse is a topic pretty much no one wants to think about, let alone talk about, though it happens every single day. How many times on the news do you see a formerly respected individual hiding behind their hands, being led to a police car with a headline about suspected child pornography or molestation charges? Often. (more…)
We all know about the “winter blues.” We’re happier during the summer because we’re soaking up all of that vitamin D, but when winter comes around and vitamin D is diminished, many people feel a dip in their moods. (more…)
Every dysfunctional romantic relationship is dysfunctional in its own way, to paraphrase famous thought. And most of these unfortunate relationship dynamics could be prevented or mended, if approached with a conscious effort and willingness to work on them. (more…)
From the evolutionary standpoint, stress was a positive thing – it activated “flight-or-fight” type of reaction that had a purpose to protect life and health in critical situations, such as running into a saber-toothed tiger. (more…)
The nature of a psychotherapist’s work offers an insight into some perpetual misunderstandings that often go too far, and cause serious harm to otherwise loving and caring relationship. It is not at all uncommon to meet a couple who is completely drained by constant fighting. (more…)
It is almost impossible to understate a defining impact a father has on his daughter. We already talked about how fathers influence their sons into adulthood, but the magnitude of the effect they have on their girls is equally great. (more…)
My name is Stephen Rodgers and I offer therapy in Denver for men with the express purpose of working with both young and adult men through life’s tough issues.
