Professional Counselor & Certified Coach
Professional Counselor & Certified Coach
I used to think my professional interests – adult ADHD and trauma/PTSD – were an odd combination. Would I have to give up my work with ADHD adults in order to pursue my new(er) passion? Do these two issues have enough commonality to make sense for me to specialize in both? Would people get it? […]
The Link Between ADHD and Trauma Read More »
BBC News (bbc.com) reports a study where nearly a third of 18 year olds had experienced childhood trauma. 25% of them developed symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including insomnia, flashbacks, avoidance, guilt, irritability, impulsivity, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of isolation. The BBC article notes that many people wrongly think PTSD only affects people
Study: PTSD Affects 1 in 13 by the Age of 18 Read More »
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is quite a mouthful to say. More importantly, it’s one of the most extensively researched, efficacious treatments available for trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). EMDR is believed to work similarly to the processing that occurs during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. It helps us process things that are
Now Offering EMDR Therapy Read More »
2018 is shaping up to a big year for continuing education. In February, I completed training in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)/Tapping. Then in April, I traveled to Toronto to learn a process called Matrix Reimprinting that extends EFT to sort of reprogram past traumas. In September, I’ll begin a course in Eye Movement Desensitization and
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) / Tapping Read More »