Posts by PsychSolutions
When “You’re Doing a Good Job” Is Not Enough: Finding the Right Therapist for Caregiver Stress
There is a particular kind of therapy that many caregivers are looking for, but may not always know how to describe. They may say something like, “I want a therapist who understands the caregiver side of things. I do not want someone who is just going to tell me that I am doing a good…
< Read More >Could Your Sleep Problems Be Caused by Something Else?
Although stress and anxiety are among the most common causes of insomnia, they are not the only reasons people struggle to sleep. Before beginning treatment, it is important to determine whether a physical health condition may be contributing to your sleep difficulties. Sleep disorders and medical conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome,…
< Read More >Why You Can’t Sleep: Anxiety and Circadian Rhythm Disruption
You climb into bed exhausted, ready for a good night’s rest. But as soon as your head hits the pillow, your mind starts racing. You toss and turn, watching the clock tick, growing more frustrated with each passing minute. The more you worry about not sleeping, the more anxious you become, and the further away…
< Read More >EMDR for Childhood Emotional Neglect
Childhood emotional neglect is one of the most invisible forms of early trauma. Unlike physical abuse, it leaves no visible marks. Instead, it shapes how you see yourself and the world around you. Many adults carry their effects without ever knowing the source of their pain. You might feel chronically empty, disconnected, or like you…
< Read More >High Functioning Professionals and Burnout. When Success Starts to Cost Too Much
For many high functioning professionals, burnout does not look like falling apart. It can look like continuing to work. Continuing to meet deadlines. Continuing to answer emails, attend meetings, make decisions, manage teams, care for family, and accomplish everything that needs to get done. From the outside, everything may appear fine. Internally, however, things can…
< Read More >EMDR for Healing Childhood Trauma
Early difficult experiences often warp how you view yourself and your sense of safety, even after you’ve become an adult. The utilization of EMDR for childhood trauma addresses these deep-seated distortions. EMDR works by helping your brain reprocess the old memories that still fuel your current distress. The fear, shame, or helplessness you experienced early…
< Read More >Understanding Chronic Pain: The Connection Between the Body, Mind, and Emotional Well Being
Pain is a normal part of being human. A sore muscle after exercise, a headache after a stressful day, or discomfort from an injury are experiences most people can relate to. Usually, these symptoms improve as the body heals. Chronic pain is different. When pain continues for three months or longer, it can begin to…
< Read More >EMDR for Performance Anxiety
Your heart races, your mind goes blank, your hands shake, and suddenly the thing you know how to do feels impossible. Performance anxiety isn’t just stage fright. It can show up before a presentation, during an important meeting, at the starting line of a race, in an audition room, or even when you’re expected to…
< Read More >CBT vs. EMDR. Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right Approach for You
When you begin looking for a therapist, it is common to come across terms like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR. Both are evidence based psychological treatments that have helped millions of people worldwide. Both can be highly effective. However, they work in different ways and are designed to address…
< Read More >Why Managing Stress Isn’t About Having Less Stress
Imagine two professionals working in the same office. Both have overflowing inboxes, tight deadlines, difficult conversations, and responsibilities that continue long after the workday ends. By Friday afternoon, one person feels completely exhausted, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. The other also recognizes the week was demanding, but is still able to think clearly, make decisions, recover…
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