What Is Trauma Trauma and it’s effects can have a devastating impact on our health, well-being, and happiness. It is often assumed that trauma happens from events and experiences that are extreme, such as war, rape, other violence, etc. While this is most certainly true,…
Most of us won’t get through life without our own fair share of stress and heartache. But some people experience not just stress, sadness or grief, but events that the body experiences as traumatic. The first thing that many people think of in relation to…
In order for us to understand why Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be effective in treating trauma and PTSD, lets look briefly at what causes trauma and PTSD, what the symptoms are, what EMDR therapy is, and how EMDR therapy can help. What…
Finding a Winnipeg Counsellor Finding the right counsellor in Winnipeg is a great first step towards your journey of healing and personal growth. However, in some cases, finding a Winnipeg counsellor with training and experience in a particular therapeutic modality really does make a significant…
Terminology and Stereotypes Please note that I am using some stereotypes in this blog with the intention of highlighting some common patterns for how men and women tend seek supports. I am not assuming the below to be true for all men and women, and…
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), by age 40 about 50% of us will have or have had a diagnosable mental illness, and 5% of Canadians are affected by Anxiety Disorders. If you are one of the 5% who lives with an Anxiety…