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What Is Complex PTSD (CPTSD)?

Complex PTSD is a serious yet treatable mental health disorder. This post explains the differences between complex and acute trauma, how CPTSD differs from PTSD, and how CPTSD is treated.

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ART vs. EMDR: Which One Is Better?

EMDR and ART - two evidence-based therapies for treating trauma. Which one is better? Get one therapist’s opinion here.

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Can You Do EMDR on Yourself?

EMDR is easy - after all, you just move your eyes back and forth, right? Well, not exactly. Click here to read one therapist’s opinion about doing EMDR on yourself.

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Male Sexual Abuse and Assault

Breaking the silence on a serious issue. Male sexual violence is more common than you might think, but it’s not a problem many people talk about. Click here to learn more about male sexual violence and what you can do to help.

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What is EMDR Resourcing?

EMDR resourcing is a powerful tool that can be part of any trauma-focused treatment plan. Click here to read more about the benefits of EMDR resourcing.

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Why Do I Feel So Anxious?

The are lots of reasons people feel anxious - explore some of the most common ones here.

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Five Common OCD Themes

OCD can feel like a multi-headed monster. This article helps take some of the mystery out of five common OCD themes, leaving you better equipped to defeat this beast.

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What is OCD?

It can be difficult to manage OCD, but understanding this disorder is a great place to start. This article provides a basic understanding of OCD so you can start conquering it with confidence.

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Three Types of Trauma Therapy

If you’re considering trauma therapy, you have lots of treatment options. This article can help you decide which type of trauma therapy is best for you.

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The Eight Stages of EMDR

EMDR is an eight-phase approach to treating PTSD, anxiety, and a variety of other problems. Click here to learn more about the eight phases of EMDR.

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