by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Dec 3, 2021 | Depression, EMDR, Stress, Trauma
As one of the best therapies for trauma, depression, and anxiety, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be highly effective in just a matter of weeks. However, there are some challenges that therapists must address. While EMDR relies on bilateral...
by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Nov 30, 2021 | Anxiety, EMDR, Stress
One of the most effective therapies for trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), can also be self-administered. However, even if you’re doing it with a therapist, you’ll learn some techniques and exercises that can help you any time of the...
by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Nov 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma
To different people, trauma may signify different things. It is possible that the horrific incidents you went through were not the same as the ones we see on television. Trauma is best characterized as something life-changing or terrible at the time it occurred and...
by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Aug 30, 2020 | Addiction, Meditation, Mindfulness, Stress
Whilst there are often many different contributors towards addiction, it is fair to say that stress is one of the main driving causes, since it has predictable effects on the mind and brain. What is the connection between stress and addiction and are there any ways to...