What is Vicarious Trauma?
Trauma is a complicated thing. Sometimes, it makes some sense– like when you directly experience a traumatic event, you may find yourself having symptoms that you can at least explain, if not fully understand. But there are other types of trauma, too, like complex...
How to Express Criticism in Your Relationship
Wouldn’t it be great if you and your partner agreed on everything and always got along? Sadly, that pesky thing called being human gets in the way. Even if you and your partner share the same values and get along most of the time, there are still going to be times...
Helping First Responders Cope With PTSD
Eighty percent of first responders deal with traumatic events on a regular basis, and 30% of them will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD– that’s a rate 10% higher than the general population. PTSD is one of the biggest threats facing first responders,...
What Is EMDR Therapy?
When you imagine seeing a therapist, what do you think happens? For many people, especially folks who have never visited a mental health professional before, there is a very stereotypical image. You know the one: big leather couch, lying back and talking while a...
Why Are We Attracted to Our Partner’s Scent?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever borrowed a piece of your partner’s clothing, just to keep it close to you. Or maybe you slept on their side of the bed while they were gone, or you’ve realized you can identify their shampoo just by smelling it. While we tend to think of...
