by Allison Kalivas | Dec 7, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Anxiety & Depression, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
One of the most effective ways to appropriately manage holiday stress is through clear communication and setting boundaries. This can be challenging, especially when dealing with family members who may not understand or respect your needs. Here are three fundamental...
by Allison Kalivas | Dec 7, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
Welcome to the holiday season, that magical time of year when twinkling lights and festive songs somehow coincide with the urge to hide under the nearest table at family gatherings. Before you start practicing your ‘I’m just here for the pie’ face in...
by Allison Kalivas | Nov 29, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
In the relentless pursuit of caring for others, it’s not uncommon for healthcare professionals and first responders to encounter the twin shadows of burnout and compassion fatigue. These are not just mere occupational hazards but deep emotional and psychological...
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 AJ Grovert | Feb 2, 2022 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
At the end of 2021, Disney released their newest animated feature, Encanto. With music by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) you know it’s going to be good but what was less expected was the beautiful and nuanced way the film dealt with the idea of generational trauma...
