by CJ Clinkscales | Sep 27, 2023 | All Posts, CJ Clinkscales, Demystifying Therapy, EMDR and Trauma Recovery
We often long for containment when we feel frustrated, angry, sad, or experiencing any emotion we find difficult to engage with. This is often due to the intolerable sensations and memories we associate with those feelings. Often, we attempt to distract ourselves or...
by CJ Clinkscales | Sep 18, 2023 | All Posts, CJ Clinkscales, Neurodivergence
ADHD is a diagnosis in our society that often comes with scrutiny and misunderstanding. Many dialogues proclaim that “ADHD is not a disorder” or “isn’t a big deal.” Further, individuals who have ADHD are often told they are “lazy,” “unmotivated,” “chaotic,” or “too...
by Joey Tadie | Aug 24, 2023 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Joey Tadie
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most profoundly effective trauma treatments we at the Catalyst Center have ever witnessed and used in our practice. We have not found a more powerful method to help people truly recover from the...
by Hannah Pitts | Aug 17, 2023 | All Posts, Hannah Pitts, Parenting Advice
Hannah Pitts is a social worker and registered play therapist with years of experience. She specializes in working with children and families. One of her favorite things about working with kids is empowering parents to be involved in their child’s growth. Her secret...
by Allison Kalivas | Jul 26, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
The nervous system or automatic nervous system (ANS) and cortisol are closely related to regulating our body’s response to stress. The nervous system coordinates and controls all of the body’s functions, including its response to stress. Without getting...
by Erin Jacklin | Jul 15, 2023 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Erin Jacklin, Self Care
By Dr. Erin Jacklin In my work as a psychologist I often get asked the question: Why does therapy heal? My answer is quite different that you might think. We all desire a witness, someone who sees us in a way that feels true, and accepts us as we are (even as we...
