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EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is one of the best treatments we have available to address trauma related mental health challenges. It is a fascinating, extensively researched approach to therapy that helps someone move trauma that has been fragmented around the brain and move it to long term storage and processing. When a […]

Relationships are complex. When a relationship is struggling, we often look towards couples counseling to see if it can repair communication, break cycles, and more. Yet, every relationship is made up of two distinct individuals – individuals that have their own needs, their own wants, their own history, and their own mental health. In the

EMDR stands for “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.” It is an extensively researched, effective treatment for trauma and trauma-related conditions. EMDR works. But *how* it works can be confusing at times, because it’s often difficult for us to understand that our brains have processes that can be overwhelmed. Because we have consciousness, we often think

Conflict can occur in any relationship, and the longer you’re together, the increased likelihood that you’ll find situations in which you’re upset with your partner. It happens to even the happiest couples. Still, the less conflict a relationship has, the better, and that often means examining the causes of the conflict and trying to get

Join us starting July 7th for our Mindful Parenting Group here at South Shore Counseling. Led by our experienced therapists, this group is designed to help parents AND caregivers learn more about responding to behavioral challenges, building emotional regulation and resilience, cultivating empathy and much more. Take a look at our flyer below: Are you

Everyone needs sleep, and likely much more of it than you are currently getting. Sleep not only helps us feel physically better, but it affects our brain chemistry and function. Poor sleep leads to worse coping skills, more irritability, stronger negative emotions, and potentially the development of anxiety and depression. But very few of us

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that affects both children and adults. These days, we talk about ADHD a bit more openly. Now there are more people that not only have a general understanding of ADHD, but also seeking out help for their child/teenager. But, while many people talk about ADHD, they do

We know that anxiety is an individual problem. Yet it’s also much more than that. It’s something that touches every part of our lives, including our relationships – not just marriages and romantic partnerships, but also friendships, family systems, work connections, and more. Chronic anxiety can alter the way individuals communicate, interpret behavior, and respond