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What Is EMDR Therapy?

If you’ve heard about it but haven’t researched it, you may wonder what an EMDR therapy program is. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a mental health treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR therapy facilitates the processing of traumatic memories to bring them to an…

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5 Benefits of Meditation Therapy

Mindfulness is one of the most important supporting practices possible for lasting success in substance use disorder recovery. Mindfulness entails consciously returning one’s awareness to the present moment when thoughts stray to past or future subject matter. This is helpful in addiction recovery because it helps reduce anxious future projections and depressive past rumination. If…

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Recognizing Depression in Veterans 

Veterans are often impacted by depression at a higher rate than the general public, but due to mental health stigmas and the pressure to handle any struggles “bravely” on their own, symptoms can go largely ignored and untreated. It’s important for veterans to know they don’t have to do it alone and that getting help…

A therapist is helping a veteran with PTSD. They are sitting together on a couch.

3 Ways to Support a Veteran Living with PTSD  

Supporting a veteran struggling with PTSD requires patience, empathy, and understanding. As a friend or family member, you can offer vital support by actively listening, providing reassurance, and encouraging open communication. Engaging in activities together that promote relaxation and peace, such as nature walks or shared hobbies, are wonderful ways to show care and support…