Global events can feel overwhelming and all-consuming. How do we navigate collective trauma while dealing with the individual challenges we all face in life? The solution is more straightforward than it seems, and one any of us can access.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based method for treating trauma-based issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, EMDR is a versatile therapy that extends well beyond one diagnosis. It can effectively treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including phobias. Read more to hear Kendra DeFrank, MA, LCPC explains what a phobia is, how it develops, and how EMDR can help.

When people hear the word trauma, they often picture extreme events. These are what mental health professionals often refer to as “Big T” trauma. But trauma doesn’t only stem from catastrophic events. There’s another category called “Little T” trauma, and while it might not make the headlines, its impact on our emotional well-being can be profound and long-lasting.  Read on to learn more about what “Little T” trauma is, how it can show up day to day, and what you can do to help yourself through it.

EMDR therapy is incredibly powerful. Learn how beneficial this form of therapy is as Lotus Therapy Group gives you a real example of how it works.