Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) EDMR is a treatment originally developed to treat distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro). In a nutshell, the therapist asks a person to recall unpleasant memories and at the same time gives instructions for moving the eyes. The technique has come to be used for treatment of children exposed … Read more
When children are removed from their biological families because of abuse, they are often filled with shame. Why not some other emotion like the joy of leaving a bad situation? It’s often because the child told the investigators what was happening at home and they blame themselves for everything (including the abuse). Therapists try to … Read more
A sandtray is a flat box of sand with toy characters and everyday objects. Children, teens and even adults are attracted to the medium and may spontaneously create small worlds that mirror their own including traumatic events, problems and fears. Therapists trained in the technique use sandtherapy as a form of nonverbal communication. The client’s … Read more
The short answer is: an evidence-based psychological treatment to help children, teens and surviving adults overcome negative emotional and behavioral responses following sexual abuse and other maltreatment, domestic violence, traumatic loss, mass disasters, and multiple trauma. A key point is that the therapy is tailored to match the individual circumstances. “One size does not fit … Read more
We are so excited to be in Georgia with Rita Grayson! It is truly an honor to dive deep into brain-body integration through sandtray therapy. This is an opportunity Kaitlyn and I have been wanting to engage in for quite some time. This type of play has helped us discover the lateral integration of left … Read more
Play therapy can be a tool for children and adolescents because play is their language. Children and teens sometimes don’t have the words to express emotions or relationships especially when those emotions are too strong or the relationships too threatening. There are many play therapy interventions that can be used to facilitate change, express feelings, … Read more
The National Institute of Mental Health (USA) defines childhood trauma as: “The experience of an event by a child that is emotionally painful or distressful, which often results in lasting mental and physical effects.” Causes of psychological trauma: sexual, physical or emotional abuse witnessing or experiencing violence physical and emotional neglect parental ill-health a parent … Read more
CBT is a form of short-term therapy focused on current problems with long-term solutions. The idea is to help an individual (child or adult) change thought patterns with the goal of obtaining different results in behavior. Hopefully, the person will be happier and more functional. The therapist works as a partner with the client to … Read more
What does therapy mean in 2019? Psychotherapy or simply “therapy” is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a mental health provider. It focuses on moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviors with the goal of positive responses to challenging situations and healthy coping skills. The definition of the word therapy has changed … Read more
We are excited to announce our new not-for-profit business: “The Healing Impact, LLC”. This website was created in the spring of 2019 as a resource for our clients and community and for easy access to information about our business. We hope you enjoy this website and find it useful. Thank you for your interest in … Read more