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Non-judgment in EMDR
At MBHA, one of the cornerstones to treatment is an EMDR-infused philosophy that honors the body and the emotions of one’s past experiences while simultaneously keeping one foot in the present moment. When trauma occurs, the brain responds by becoming hyper-vigilant or “stuck” in accessing (read: judging) if a threat is present, and to make up for the extra awareness the observing part of the brain becomes underdeveloped. In EMDR treatment, we spend time in a resourcing stage so that the...
Bring yourself back: The 5 Senses Check-in
Looking for a practical way to bring you back into the present moment? Therapist Holly Schweitzer Dunn, LISW, recommends a quick check in with your senses.
Taking the time to simply notice, without judgment, what you are experiencing can take you out of…
April Newsletter
The practices of wellness we offer and teach in our sessions at Mind Body Health Associates extend far beyond the hours we spend in the office, which is why we want to stay in touch. As MBHA continues to expand the ways we serve our community, you might notice…
Managing Stress Mindfully: An Enrichment
We know our bodies cannot differentiate between survival stress and the feeling of a flooded inbox and crowded schedule. So what’s a person to do? Mind Body Health Associates counselor Landon Dunn, LISW, LICDC, will offer a six-week course on using mindfulness practices to alleviate the physical, mental and…
How to Navigate the Modern World
Living in this modern world is stressful. At any given moment we are bombarded with abundant stimuli: the ding of an email in your inbox, the buzz of a text message, the croak of a reminder on your calendar, the stove alarm reminding you your child’s screen time is over and dinner is ready, a barking pet…
Setting children up for success
New York Times author Adam Grant wrote last week about the best way for parents to guide a child to a more creative life. He posed that “Child prodigies rarely become adult geniuses who change the world. We assume that they must lack the social and emotional skills to function in society… What holds them back is…
Help children using validation and empathy
As Hey Sigmund addressed in their article about children and anxiety, parents’ best bet is to normalize the behavior. “Explain that: Anxiety is normal and everyone experiences anxiety at some time in their life – before an exam, when meeting new people, going for an interview or starting at a new…