Arguments or disagreements can be a frustrating and draining experience in our relationships. When disagreements are handled in unhealthy ways, you may find yourself or your partner feeling discouraged, unhappy, defensive, and feeling less hope for the relationship.
Read MoreBy now you may have heard of a therapy technique called EMDR. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. The title sounds complex, but the explanation isn’t: simply put, basic eye movement can stimulate the brain and body to finish healing itself from traumatic memory. Discovered and honed in the late 80s by psychologist Francine Shapiro, the technique has been empirically tested, endorsed by the Department of Veteran Affairs, and even touted by a few celebrities who’ve been vocal about mental health. In this blog I’ll break down what each letter means and give a simple explanation of how each facet works.
Read MoreUncertainty is really hard for us. As humans, we love knowing. We love knowing what to expect. We love routines. We love being certain of things. We love structure. Our brains are hard-wired to create these shortcuts for us that help us to understand our world. We are bombarded with information and stimuli to our senses every minute of the day. Our brains have developed an ability to filter out unimportant information, make judgment calls about what's not important. Based on our previous experiences, it’s a shortcut for our brain so it doesn’t have to pay attention to everything. I wrote about these shortcuts in this blog. We look to the things we are certain of to help us make sense of our world.
Read MoreResearch shows how petting an animal can lower the heart rate, reduce symptoms of anxiety, and reduce symptoms of depression. Of course, our emotional state and mental health have a direct correlation to our physical health. Thus, when we relax by cuddling and petting our fur babies, our emotional state improves which leads to health improvements.
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