What is EMDR Nightmare Protocol and How Does It Work?

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...

How Does Somatic Experiencing Therapy Online Work and Is It for You?

by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Oct 31, 2021 | Online, Trauma

Trauma is an unfortunate reality of life. It can impact anyone at any point in life, leaving emotional and mental scars that can hamper the way of life. Many therapies exist for dealing with trauma in a healthy way, including Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy. ...

Different Ways of Dealing With Trauma

by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Aug 17, 2019 | EMDR, Trauma

Trauma can be a debilitating thing to experience. Some people manage to get over it; others struggle and remain stuck in psychological limbo after suffering trauma , despite their very best intentions to move on. What ways are there for dealing with trauma? Many of...

Why Does The Same Thing Keep Happening to Me?

by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Jun 16, 2019 | EMDR, Meditation, Mindfulness, Trauma

This is a common pattern in some people’s lives. Despite their best intentions, they find themselves repeating the same patterns over and over again in jobs, relationships or something else. They can see the cycle and the pattern but can’t seem to break...

When You Can’t Get Over The Past Try These Options

by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Apr 16, 2019 | Buddhism, EMDR, Letting Go, Meditation, Mindfulness, Trauma

What can we do if we can’t seem to let go of the past? Some people seem to be able to move on from bad experiences very quickly; others struggle for years to “get over” unpleasant life experiences. How can we truly move on from the past? Sometimes...

Can EMDR Bring Up Repressed Memories?

by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Apr 8, 2019 | EMDR, Trauma

As a BetterHelp affiliate we may receive compensation if you sign up for online counseling through the links provided. People thinking about seeking out EMDR therapy may wonder whether it has the potential to bring up repressed memories, which may elicit fear in some...