by yfeltman | Nov 11, 2024 | EMDR, General, Positive Psychology
What if you could use time in therapy to improve sports performance, presentations, or to become more aligned to a goal in your professional, social, or personal life? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is often associated with trauma recovery, but...
by yfeltman | May 11, 2024 | Communication, General, Self Care
A client recently asked me to help him handle invasive, inappropriate, or awkward questioning or comments from a family member. This can be a challenging situation, but there are ways to navigate it. Here are some ideas: Provide a brief response and prepare...
by yfeltman | Jan 31, 2024 | Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, EMDR, General
Glad you asked. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a psychotherapy process that aims to alleviate distressing symptoms associated with traumatic memories or other disturbing life experiences. EMDR is a well-established, extensively...
by yfeltman | Sep 1, 2023 | General, Positive Psychology, Self Care
There is a growing body of research that suggests that gratitude journaling can have a number of benefits for mental and physical health. A couple minutes of “work” reflecting and writing each night can deliver major benefits? YES, it can! Some of the...
by yfeltman | Jul 28, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, General
The relationship between birth control pills – aka: oral contraceptives (OCs) – and mental health is complicated. It has been the subject of much research with some studies showing that OCs can increase the risk of mood swings, depression, and anxiety,...
by yfeltman | Mar 25, 2023 | General
Psychotherapy falls into several categories, including: • Psychoanalysis• Behavior therapy• Cognitive therapy• Humanistic therapy• Holistic therapy Psychoanalysis explores the unconscious meanings and motivations behind behavior. Cognitive therapy also focuses on how...
