Make healthier relationship choices NOW. Check out these resources for finally getting what you want out of relationships with partners, family, friends, and at work! Looking to have healthier relationships that last and don’t leave you feeling used and misunderstood? Experts say the key to maintaining the healthiest relationships (including within your job, your friendships, your romantic relationships, and even your family) is being a ruthless, unapologetic boundary setter. Simply put, setting boundaries promotes respectful relationships. According to coach Angelik Sims, “Boundary setting i ..read more

A great way to heal from traumatic experiences outside of the therapy room is to educate yourself and learn from leading researchers and clinicians who are dedicated to providing the best information about the psychological effects of trauma and the methods that have helped others heal. You are not alone! Check out these great reads to get started on your journey towards beating PTSD and complex trauma. 1) The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Therapists Lesley Rickman, LMSW, Tristan Mckenzie, M.S., Sarah Rather, NCC, and Meredith Sachs LPC-MHSP suggest this book as a must-read for ..read more

End the cycle. Healing from and ending the cycle of generational trauma can be difficult, but with work, is entirely achievable. Learn more BY MEETING WITH A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2021), more than two thirds of children experience at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. When the average person thinks about the concept of trauma, images of war, murder, and violence may be the first to come to mind, but it is important to understand that trauma is a much broader concept than this. Trauma can also be generational i ..read more

What Is EMDR? Traumatic experiences can profoundly change our perceptions and beliefs about ourselves when not processed naturally. EMDR is a technique used to process trauma when the brain’s natural process fails. This results in maladaptive reactions and disruption in an individual’s ability to cope with real or perceived danger effectively.   Let’s start by discussing trauma and how it is processed through the brain.  Our brains’ naturally respond to trauma through communication between the Amygdala, Hippocampus, and Prefrontal Cortex. The Amygdala acts as an alarm signaling ..read more

Looking for an evidenced based QUICK treatment for trauma, Forward Counseling offers EMDR. Check out the resource below to see if EMDR is right for you! Call us at 901-930-7397 to get started. EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. EMDR therapy has been extensively researched and has demonstrated effectiveness for trauma. Our brains have a natural way to recover from traumatic memories and events ..read more

Make healthier relationship choices NOW. Check out these resources for finally getting what you want out of relationships with partners, family, friends, and at work! Looking to have healthier relationships that last and don’t leave you feeling used and misunderstood? Experts say the key to maintaining the healthiest relationships (including within your job, your friendships, your romantic relationships, and even your family) is being a ruthless, unapologetic boundary setter. Simply put, setting boundaries promotes respectful relationships. According to coach Angelik Sims, “Boundary setting i ..read more

A great way to heal from traumatic experiences outside of the therapy room is to educate yourself and learn from leading researchers and clinicians who are dedicated to providing the best information about the psychological effects of trauma and the methods that have helped others heal. You are not alone! Check out these great reads to get started on your journey towards beating PTSD and complex trauma. 1) The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Therapists Lesley Rickman, LMSW, Tristan Mckenzie, M.S., Sarah Rather, NCC, and Meredith Sachs LPC-MHSP suggest this book as a must-read for ..read more

End the cycle. Healing from and ending the cycle of generational trauma can be difficult, but with work, is entirely achievable. Learn more BY MEETING WITH A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2021), more than two thirds of children experience at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. When the average person thinks about the concept of trauma, images of war, murder, and violence may be the first to come to mind, but it is important to understand that trauma is a much broader concept than this. Trauma can also be generational i ..read more

What Is EMDR? Traumatic experiences can profoundly change our perceptions and beliefs about ourselves when not processed naturally. EMDR is a technique used to process trauma when the brain’s natural process fails. This results in maladaptive reactions and disruption in an individual’s ability to cope with real or perceived danger effectively.   Let’s start by discussing trauma and how it is processed through the brain.  Our brains’ naturally respond to trauma through communication between the Amygdala, Hippocampus, and Prefrontal Cortex. The Amygdala acts as an alarm signaling ..read more

Looking for an evidenced based QUICK treatment for trauma, Forward Counseling offers EMDR. Check out the resource below to see if EMDR is right for you! Call us at 901-930-7397 to get started. EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. EMDR therapy has been extensively researched and has demonstrated effectiveness for trauma. Our brains have a natural way to recover from traumatic memories and events ..read more