When people hear the term EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), they often think of trauma: car accidents, abuse, assault, combat, or other overwhelming experiences. And understandably so. EMDR has a strong evidence base for the treatment of trauma and PTSD. But there is another part of EMDR that deserves more attention: the beliefs we develop about ourselves because of what we have experienced. Sometimes the most painful part of an experience is not only what happened. It is...

Our thoughts have a powerful influence on how we experience the world. Two people can go through the same situation and walk away feeling completely different, not necessarily because the event itself was different, but because of the meaning they gave to it. Cognitive restructuring is a therapeutic technique that helps us slow down, examine those meanings, and develop more balanced ways of thinking. Cognitive restructuring is commonly associated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It is...

When someone is experiencing depression, burnout, grief, or prolonged stress, even ordinary activities can feel overwhelming. Getting out of bed, answering a text, preparing a meal, or taking a shower may require more energy than others realize. People may know that an activity could help them feel better, yet still feel unable to begin. This is where behavioral activation can help. Behavioral activation is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that focuses on helping people gradually...