Archives for 2013

EMDR in the News EMDR used to help two Minnesotans recover from trauma: one a veteran and other a survivor of a workplace shooting.  5 Eyewitness News followed these two individuals and gives a view into EMDR therapy. Source: 5 Eyewitness News Broadcast 

EMDR is used for PTSD and more.  I have used EMDR in my practice since 2005.  My clients find relief from single incident traumas to long-term childhood abuse.  I try to share journal articles as often as I come across them.  This article talks about the use of EMDR specific to working with a client […]

Blue Sky Bridge is a great resource in Boulder community.  I wanted to include some of their resources for child abuse prevention from the Blue Sky Bridge Website: Here are some ways you can help prevent child abuse in your community: 1. Learn proactive parenting strategies and techniques to use with your own children. Click […]

I work with couples and individuals struggling in their marriages.  I find myself repeatedly saying, do not fight or argue around your children or anywhere where they may hear you.  Children are very perceptive and will often do a number of different things to try to get their parents to stop fighting.  When working with […]

The month of April is sexual assault awareness month in the United States. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. Statistics show that one of every four girls and one of every six boys will be sexually abused by […]

I wanted to share this blog post with you written by a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.  She gives her perspective after reading an article in the New Yorker about the Steubenville rape.  I work with survivors of sexual abuse in my office every day and hearing the point of view directly from a survivor […]

I wanted to share with you two great TED talks with Brené Brown.  She talks about vulnerability and shame based on her research and I highly recommend you view her talks.  She gives a great perspective and I found this very relatable.  Here are a couple of quotes during her Listening to Shame TED talk. […]

The medical community finally recognizes the value of Neurofeedback.  The American Academy of Pediatrics announced that biofeedback is the best support for intervention for Attention & Hyperactivity Behaviors.  This is great news if you are determining if Neurofeedback might be an option for your treatment plan.  Researchers have known for years that Neurofeedback helps thousands […]

Here is a great resource that I wanted to share with you.  Even if you are specifically not looking for a treatment center, this website provides information, research and statistics on addiction.  Here is a link below that might be of interest to you for more information on different types of substance addiction. Please go to […]