Discomfort about your body can make you feel not only self-conscious in general, but also not confident in the bedroom. You may find yourself avoiding intimate situations with your partner or avoiding dating entirely. To overcome negative body image, it can be helpful to examine past events that influenced your body image. Children and teens receive commentary about their body’s and appearances … [Read more...] about When Body Image Issues Follow You Into the Bedroom
Coping with a Miscarriage
One of out three pregnancies ends in a miscarriage. Although miscarriages are common, the loss of a pregnancy can be very distressing to a woman and her partner. The distress can be influenced by the meaning of the pregnancy to the couple, each partner’s personal history, the couples experience with medical providers during the pregnancy, the couples experiences with the fertility process, etc. … [Read more...] about Coping with a Miscarriage
Sexual Concerns After Bariatric Surgery
Adjusting to life after bariatric surgery can be filled with ups and downs. Many people hope that one of the impacts of the surgery is that they will feel better and look better. And of course some people believe this will translate to more and better sex! Unfortunately it’s usually not that simple. Below are some common sexual concerns I here from clients post-bariatric surgery: “I haven’t … [Read more...] about Sexual Concerns After Bariatric Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions about EMDR Therapy
What Does “EMDR” Stand For? EMDR stands for “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.” What is EMDR? EMDR is a type of therapy used to treat trauma related disorders and emotional distress caused by upsetting life experiences. EMDR uses standardized protocols with bilateral stimulation to facilitate the adaptive processing of traumatic experiences, allowing psychological healing to … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions about EMDR Therapy
7 Simple Techniques for Coping with Anxiety
Acknowledge the Anxiety. Ignoring your anxiety might actually make you more anxious, especially if your physical symptoms increase. When you notice your anxiety, simply note the experience. Say something like “I am having some anxiety,” or “I'm feeling worried & am experiencing some dizziness.” These types of statements will help you tune into your physical & emotional experience of the … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Techniques for Coping with Anxiety