Author: Kristen Hornung
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EMDR Therapy: How Trauma Therapy Can Help You Heal in the Present
One thing I wish more people knew about EMDR therapy is that it’s not just about the past. In fact, a good amount of trauma therapy can be about the present. And when I start working with someone, I really want to know what is bringing them to therapy right now. What is it in…
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Intentionality in Coping Skill Selection
Have you ever felt like coping skills are too one-size-fits-all, or struggled with knowing when to use a strategy and when not to use a strategy? This video is for you. My intention today is to look at having more intentionality in strategy selection. Recently, I was thinking about EMDR Phase 2, which is resource…
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Winnicott, Ogden, and Dreaming Undreamt Dreams: Reflections on Psychoanalysis and Therapy
Today I’m going to share some thoughts on two papers that I found really interesting. One is a chapter on transitional objects by D. W. Winnicott, and the other is This Art of Psychoanalysis: Dreaming Undreamt Dreams and Interrupted Cries by Thomas Ogden. Winnicott: Transitional Objects & The Good Enough Mother Both of these works…
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How to Cope with Stress, Anxiety, or Depression: Simple Mental Health Strategies
How to Care for Yourself During Stressful or Anxious Times | Therapist Tips What are some ways we can care for ourselves when we’re in a period that feels more stressful, more anxious, or more depressed than usual? Today I’m going to share some of my own strategies. The first thing I like to do…