by Megan Hall | Apr 17, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Ever had a good day, but all you can think about is one awkward moment? The compliments fade, the calm disappears, and your mind fixates on what went wrong. That’s not a flaw, it’s negativity bias: your brain’s tendency to prioritize negative experiences over neutral...
by Megan Hall | Apr 4, 2025 | Trauma
Bilateral stimulation (BLS) is a core technique in therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). In this post, we’ll explore what BLS is, the theories behind its effectiveness, and why it works for so...
by Jess Fox | Feb 3, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Sometimes I have a challenging time writing educational material about mental health. It is not because I don’t feel I have valuable information to share or that I don’t think providing this type of information is not helpful. It is because ultimately I am...
by Jess Fox | Jan 16, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma
The container meditation is a helpful meditation to use any time we are struck in rumination. When we are having difficulty with our thoughts wandering or we can’t stop thinking, problem solving or playing what ifs in our mind. The container meditation is also helpful...
by Megan Hall | Jan 11, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma, Women
Many people carry the pressure to be perfect. It often shows up as anxiety, self-criticism, or unrealistic expectations that leave you feeling like you’re always falling short. Perfectionism, the relentless pursuit of flawlessness, creates a cycle of fear, doubt, and...
by Megan Hall | Jan 2, 2025 | LGBTQIA, Trauma
Trauma is deeply personal, subjective, and often misunderstood. While it’s commonly linked to a single event like an accident or assault, trauma can take many forms. Both single-incident and complex trauma can lead to similar symptoms, including hypervigilance,...
