You’re probably thinking to yourself- “what actually happens in individual therapy?” You may find therapy to be a bit of a mystery, especially if you have never been before. The media often portrays it as something it is not. So let’s walk through what happens in individual therapy at Cultivating Courage from the very beginning. […]
What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR therapy stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy. It is a therapeutic model developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 80s. It uses AIP theory, (Adaptive Information Processing) to posit that when traumatic memories get stuck in the brain, it is because they are maladaptively stored. For example, I
Test anxiety is experienced by students of all ages. Students often feel the pressure to perform well in order to reach their goals and please their family, teachers, or employers. This pressure can result in feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed, nervous, and doubtful of your own abilities. If you’ve ever experienced sweaty palms, a racing heart, or
One question we often get asked during consultation call with perspective clients is: How long does therapy take for anxiety? Let’s first talk about some of the basics. Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s occasional feelings of nervousness or persistent, overwhelming worry, anxiety can impact daily
Elizabeth’s therapy style is rooted in the application of her expertise to help clients reach their goals. I met Elizabeth as a therapist first and at the beginning of a worldwide fallout, the pandemic. I knew instantly in the first interview that she would make a great leadership partner and excellent clinician. Little did I
How I met Moriah Moriah and I met under unusual circumstances. I was hired as the Assistant Clinical Director at Monte Nido in March 2020, where Moriah was Clinical Director. What neither of us predicted was a global pandemic hitting the week before I started my job. Due to our positions as managers of the
I have been contemplating mindfulness this week. One reason is that I practice Iyengar Yoga with local community members once a week. On the last week of the month, it is restorative yoga. For those of you new to yoga terms, restorative yoga focuses on lighter and more supported stretches while focusing on your breathing.
