Columbia Center For EMDR Therapy

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Helping A Friend With PTSD: Common Questions

It's human nature to want to help those that are suffering and in pain, it's also normal to feel confused about how to help them.I have...

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Trauma: Do I have Trauma?

A common statement that I most often hear from clients is " I don't have any trauma. Nothing catastrophic has ever happened to me". There...

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What Is The Difference Between Acute Trauma And Chronic Trauma?

A common question that I am often asked by my patients is "What is the difference between acute trauma and chronic trauma?" ...

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Five Common Myths About Childhood Sexual Abuse

For patients and therapists alike, the subject of childhood sexual abuse can be overwhelming. It occurs at a point in life when we are...

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Finding Father's Day Difficult?

Let's face it -- Father's Day is not great for everyone. A strained or non-existent relationship with one's father can leave us with lots...

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7 Signs Your Partner May Have Had Childhood Trauma

I've often seen clients surprised or perplexed that their partner had never told them about their past abuse. For a variety of reasons,...

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5 Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety That Everyone Should Know

At one point in our lives, each one of us will experience anxiety, in one form or another. From nervousness about paying the monthly...

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Why Didn't I Run Away?

One of the most common questions that I am asked is, "Why didn't I run away?" Childhood abuse is not easy to talk about, due to intense...

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Should I Do Counseling Online?

It's not surprising that online counseling is more popular than ever, given how busy the demands of modern life are. Trying to find the...

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Am I having A Panic Attack?

Have you ever felt that you could not breathe? Maybe you felt like the walls were starting to crowd in on you, or you could feel your...