How to Stop Nightmares
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How to Stop Nightmares

ByGreenwood Counseling Center

Many people struggle to determine how to stop nightmares because sleep is precious and nightmares can be debilitating, impacting work, relationships and physical health.  You wake up confused, scared or sad, and to top it off, it can be hard to fall back asleep afterwards.  What causes these dreaded sleep interruptions?  The causes can be…

What to Look For in an EMDR Therapist
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What to Look For in an EMDR Therapist

ByGreenwood Counseling Center

EMDR therapy is fast becoming a common therapy in which many therapists are trained.  That said, not all clinicians are correctly using EMDR therapy, which can be ineffective, upsetting, or destabilizing for clients. This is unfortunate because there is so much healing potential that can come from good EMDR therapy, but it can be hard to…

Is it an Anxiety Disorder?
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Is it an Anxiety Disorder?

ByGreenwood Counseling Center

When is worry more than just that?  Worry is a part of life. Worrying about miscommunication in a relationship, worrying about a task that needs to be completed, or worrying about health issues. Many people wonder if their worries are simply that– worries, or if they are indicative of something more, such as an anxiety…

EMDR Therapy: 3 Great Benefits
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EMDR Therapy: 3 Great Benefits

ByGreenwood Counseling Center

Panic, anxiety, sadness, nightmares or simply feeling stuck or frustrated in relationships- trauma can create problems that invade many aspects of life.  Although there are numerous forms of therapy that are used to treat PTSD, trauma and anxiety, EMDR therapy stands out as one of the most effective. For many people experiencing these unpleasant feelings or…

Trauma Recovery: Weathering the Storm
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Trauma Recovery: Weathering the Storm

ByGreenwood Counseling Center

Life comes with hardships and traumas, both large and small, that ebb and flow, some more challenging than others. Some individuals are remarkable in their ability to manage these hardships and ultimately use the challenges as catalysts for thriving. These people are examples from which we all can learn and here are just a few…