The Mindfulness Blog

The Difference Between Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder Complex PTSD is a stress related disorder that creates extreme emotional dysregulation, avoidance of certain triggering situations, impulsivity, aggressiveness, heightened emotional responses, anxiety and difficulty sustaining long-term relationships. It is believed to be as a result of being exposed to long-term traumatic experiences such as childhood sexual abuse, war and chronic violence. Complex Post

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a form of psychotherapy that has been proven to be an effective treatment.

The number one response patients give me when I ask them why they came to therapy is "I just want to be happy." It seems reasonable...

If the person listens to your story and says things like "that's crazy" or "wow, really?" this may be a sign the person is NOT listening. A

Table of Contents What Is Involuntary Commitment and When Is It Appropriate? What Is the Baker Act in Florida? Primary Prevention Strategies Secondary Intervention Tertiary Intervention Recommendations for Getting Support Frequently Asked Questions What is Involuntary Commitment and When is it Appropriate? Involuntary commitment due to psychosis is a disturbing, yet common clinically indicated occurrence meaning patients with specific symptomology may require it for safety re

Lately, I’ve had many patients ask how they can be a better spouse, better sibling, and/or better friend… Let’s dive into what empathy is and how we learn to “walk a mile in my shoes.” Table of Contents What Is Empathy? What Are Some Key Aspects of Empathy? Developing Empathy Stepping Into Empathy as an Adult Empathy as We Age Frequently Asked Questions What is empathy? Empathy is the simple experience of another individuals’ thoughts and feelings from his or her point of vie