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Mindful Conversations
Mindful Conversations is a space for thoughtful reflection, clinical insight, and meaningful dialogue around recovery, mental health, and whole-person wellness. Here, we explore the intersections of science, mindfulness, emotional health, and lived experience—offering perspectives that support awareness, resilience, and sustained healing. Each post is an invitation to pause, reflect, and engage more intentionally with your own path toward health.
You don’t need all the answers to take the next step. Whether you’re seeking support for addiction, mental health, trauma, or a more integrated approach to wellness, we’re here to meet you where you are and help you determine the right path forward. Reach out to learn more or schedule a consultation when you’re ready.
Understanding PTSD: More Than Just a Difficult Memory
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While many people associate PTSD with military combat, it can affect anyone who has experienced trauma, including survivors of accidents, abuse, violence, natural disasters, serious illness, or the sudden loss of a loved one.
Mastering EMDR Techniques:Six Practical Tips and Strategies for Therapists in Training
Our own Katie Quinlan, CMHC, wrote this blog post, Mastering EMDR Techniques, for The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy. This post was written for fellow EMDR clinicians.
What is Somatic Psychotherapy?
We all have innate survival and connection drives. If we face a dangerous situation, our body prompts us into a fight, flight, or freeze mode. This happens so quickly, often it is not a conscious thought – our body just takes over.
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)?
EMDR is an evidence-based and highly effective therapy intervention that assists with healing from traumatic experiences.