Category: Incest and Childhood Abuse

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Abuse, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Grief and Loss, Incest and Childhood Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stress Management, Therapy, Triggers

Initially, I was a skeptic. I am not really about joining something unless I actually see some value in it. So when my supervisor came to me and “suggested” Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training, her push for it really made me uncomfortable. I went in and needless to say, questioned everything- and truth … Continue reading Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Generational Trauma

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Anxiety, Boundaries, Caretaker Burnout, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Communication, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Grief, Incest and Childhood Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self-Esteem, South Asian Culture, Stress Management, Therapy, Triggers

How do you tie your shoelace? Who taught you? Do you know who taught them? Chances are that it was a parent or a family member who taught you just like they were taught by the generation before them. When we talk about family “inheritance,” we mostly assume money, traditions, or even genes but it … Continue reading Generational Trauma

What is Mental Health?

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Boundaries, Caretaker Burnout, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Communication, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Emotional Intelligence, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Habits, Incest and Childhood Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Life Transition, Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self-Esteem, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Social Work, South Asian Culture, Stress Management, Therapy, Triggers, Women's Issues

Let’s start today with a pop quiz. What is Mental Health? a)    Understanding what mental issues we struggle with. b)    Understanding our overall well-being. c)     A diagnosis so we can get help from insurance. d)    Everyone is just crazy! If you answered B, you are correct! Mental health is so much more than just understanding … Continue reading What is Mental Health?

Body Integrity Identity Disorder

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Incest and Childhood Abuse, Mental Health, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Triggers

Working in the mental health field allows me to learn about human interaction, reaction, and brain activities in ways I never imagined. It never ceases to amaze me how our brain stores and shares details of information based on our safety and needs. There are hundreds of studies to evaluate a variety of mental health … Continue reading Body Integrity Identity Disorder