Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 1, 2023Updated: February 27, 2023When the idea of therapy comes up, most conjure up images of two people sitting in an office engaging in an emotion-fueled dialogue on past traumas, fears, and anxieties. In reality, however, therapy looks different for everyone.…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 14, 2023Updated: February 2, 2023Perhaps you have heard of EMDR therapy but are curious about EMDR therapy’s effect on the brain. EMDR therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a type of psychotherapy that has been used to treat people…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 8, 2023Updated: February 2, 2023If you’re researching addiction treatment options, you may have come across EMDR therapy. What is EMDR therapy? EDMR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a form of psychotherapy. Used since the late 1980s, EMDR can help…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 8, 2022Updated: November 23, 2022It is no secret that social isolation can have a negative impact on an individual’s mental health. What is less known, however, are the risks associated with social isolation and the various effects it can have on…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 16, 2022Updated: October 26, 2022Self-harm is not always easy to detect, as people may go to great lengths to hide their actions. Girls and young women are particularly susceptible to self-harm, as statistics show that 80-90% of those who self-harm are…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 13, 2022Updated: October 4, 2022Maintaining healthy mental health is vital to overall well-being. A variety of activities can help keep your mental health in tip-top shape. Keeping your mental health positive helps ward off illness and better cope with stressful situations.…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 1, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022When people experience a traumatic event, some develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to cope with the trauma. Although not all people who face trauma also experience PTSD, a majority of the victims of trauma do. For people…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 29, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns are often rooted in trauma. Trauma is a response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that shatters your sense of security. Women are more likely to experience certain…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 30, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, has become one of the most popular and effective tools for trauma therapy and addiction recovery. This simple, medication-free approach to trauma healing is…
