Healing Quilts: A Creative Means to Healing and Empowerment

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The experience of trauma, serious illness and bereavement leaves us speechless.  Words often fail to fully express the depth of loss and despair that result from these experiences.  Our souls ache in a way that can lead to depression and a sense that all is hopeless.  At times like this we turn to friends, family and faith for support and understanding.  When these connections are not enough we turn to professionals; individual therapists for traditional talk therapy and group counseling for information, education and support.  Creative expression has been found to facilitate healing … [Read more...]

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced-based practice has been proven as one of the most effective forms of treatment for trauma.  Trauma is experienced when one perceives threat of danger to safety...what is traumatic to one person may not be traumatic to another.  If you are feeling "crazy" because others do not understand, rest reassured that you can find a way to function again.  In addition to treating trauma, EMDR has also been proven highly effective for anxiety, stress, and other life challenges. When someone experiences trauma, the memory often gets … [Read more...]