The Innovative Brainspotting Therapy for Sex Addiction The innovative Brainspotting therapy incorporates EMDR, mindfulness, brain, and body-based therapies. It is based on the theory that certain eye positions can reach particular spots in the brain where traumatic memories are stored. Therefore, it can evoke emotions,...
THE CASE OF THE GUY WHO THOUGHT HE COULD STAY SOBER BY HIMSELF AND THE TWO YEAR CRASH THAT FOLLOWED LEADING HIM BACK INTO THERAPY Today, a married client with children, who I haven't seen in two years came into my office and announced that...
A Heroes’ Journey Through Betrayal Trauma Chris’ life has just been turned upside down, picking up her husband’s cellphone and discovering a loving message to his affair partner. Her brain is spinning; her emotions are all over the map. She feels embarrassed and alone, disconnected...
This statement from a client really got me thinking how important it is to know someone’s intention before we pay attention to what they are trying to convey. So many times, clients come into my office wanting help with communication skills; and actually, it’s a...
Is Sex Addiction Real or Just an Excuse for Bad Behavior? “I don’t believe in sex addiction. It’s a convenient excuse for atrocious and unforgivable behavior.” Amy is correct; there are no excuses for cheating; it is unforgivable behavior. When someone in a committed relationship...
There is a verse in the second chapter of Job (2:10) which says, "Should we only accept good from G-d and not evil?" It got me to thinkin' (My Southern roots are showing) about acceptance and how true this is. We allow negative occurrences, beliefs,...