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…

Understanding PTSD Symptoms
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Understanding PTSD Symptoms

ByGreenwood Counseling Center

The experience of having PTSD symptoms (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) can be overwhelming and frustrating for someone who has experienced a traumatic event.  With PTSD, the feelings of anxiety and depression are compounded by being easily triggered into a panic state, having flashbacks and nightmares, and having intrusive thoughts about the event.  There may even be…

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…