It can be scary to imagine yourself living a life without your mental illness holding you back - when you have struggled for so long, it can be easy to over-familiarize yourself with your symptoms because they are familiar, comfortable, and safe. However, we are not our brains (I’ll say it again: we are not our brains). We are affected by the way our brains function, but we are not forever defined by what our brains do.
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EMDR Training for Professionals
More and more mental health professionals are recognizing the depth of impact that trauma plays on the psyche and the physical body. Trauma impacts the autonomic nervous system, behavioral patterns, relationships, and so much more. The complete neurobiological impact is difficult to fully comprehend.
Health from the Inside Out
Is your internal dialogue harsh and negative (do you call yourself names, berate yourself, or make empty promises)? Or is your internal dialogue positive (kind, supportive, compassionate, patient, and trustworthy)? From the fields of psychology to mindfulness to quantum physics, many researchers agree that our thoughts become our reality.