Those of us who live with chronic illness(es) are familiar with the unique challenges that come with our diagnosis. We’re used to the invisible nature of our struggles. The questioning faces of friends, family, and strangers are familiar. We have our “go to” responses for…
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, is a set of standardized protocols that incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches. It has been researched extensively and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. What Issues Can EMDR Treat? EMDR is used to treat…
When a serious illness strikes a family, everyone’s life is thrown into turmoil. Whether the illness is chronic or acute, no one can really prepare you for the responsibility of caregiving and the emotions that go with it. Unfortunately, as we throw ourselves into overdrive,…