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Emotional dysregulation occurs when an individual has excessively intense emotions in response to a triggering event.  The experience of emotional dysregulation is unique for each individual, but there is one commonality: feeling out of control.  may feel their emotions are out of control.  Emotional dysregulation is actually quite common, but those who struggle with a […]

Emotion- Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the client’s ability to identify, to accept, and to rework one’s emotional patterns as they play out in family relationships, romantic partnerships, friendships, and coworker or social interactions.  EFT also aims to improve the client’s awareness about the influences of early attachment styles and meaningful life events upon one’s adult

Flourishing refers to an optimal state of well-being characterized by an individual’s ability to experience positive emotions, to engage in meaningful daily activities, to nurture supportive relationships, and to prioritize self-care.  The familiar statement, “Time is precious,” sums up the essence of the flourishing process.  While some people have characteristics or upbringings which make it

Written by Dr. Rebecca Wang Anxiety manifests physically and physiologically as a state of extreme arousal, during which you may feel helpless toward regulating your emotions or controlling your ruminating thoughts.  While   emotional pain is an inevitable aspect of the natural order of life, you will eventually feel overwhelmed and “frozen” in all stressful situations

Mindfulness is Your Mirror: A Path to Self-Acceptance and Inner Peace Mindfulness, derived from the word Vipassan?, refers to observing thoughts and emotions without judgment or suppression. When practicing mindfulness, you act as if observing yourself in a mirror, reflecting back on your inner state with clarity. This mindful self-reflection allows you to explore deep

Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma Survivors: A Guide from New Age Psychiatry Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a highly effective treatment for trauma survivors, helping individuals overcome the negative cognitive processes that arise from acute or chronic trauma. Trauma survivors often feel like they are “on autopilot,” navigating life through fear and weakness. CPT offers

Trauma Affect Regulation Therapy (TART) In our Trauma Therapy Blog Series, we explore the most effective treatments available today. First up is Trauma Affect Regulation Therapy (TART), an approach that focuses on helping individuals manage and respond to emotions triggered by past trauma. Understanding how to regulate emotions is key for trauma survivors, as every

     The answer is “yes!”  However, many individuals are often misdiagnosed as having either one or the other, not both.  The reason for this confusion is that these disorders have overlapping symptoms and often coexist in a bidirectional relationship, meaning that each one can impact the other.  Many research studies have found that those with ADHD

Discovering Strength Through Trauma Therapy “Everything happens for a reason.” This common statement doesn’t resonate with trauma survivors who have faced chronic emotional or physical abuse, witnessed the death of a loved one, or endured life-altering events. For those grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), there often seems to be no logical reason behind their

Eye Movement Integration (EMI) is a brief neurotherapeutic approach which teaches clients how to use their voluntary eye movements to become “unstuck” from frozen trauma in one’s short-term memory.  EMI is the processing of different trauma-associated memories while consciously moving eyes back and forth in a repetitive and meditative manner.  The goal is to push