by Juna Brookes | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Anger is a natural human emotion that in healthy doses, activates, empowers, and makes us ready for action. However, when the fire of anger starts to burn us from inside out, that is a sign that something within ourselves needs immediate attention. What do we... 
by Juna Brookes | Apr 4, 2021 | EMDR
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy represents a dynamic psychotherapy method already renown internationally for its effectiveness in helping people recover from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and panic... 
by Juna Brookes | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
What do we do when our core needs are not met? Feeling seen, heard and accepted are essential needs for a joyful life. When these needs are met, we feel we belong, we feel safe enough to explore, grow and learn. However, as we look around, we notice that instead of... 
by Juna Brookes | Mar 23, 2021 | Trauma
It can be particularly challenging to work with sexual abuse victims when years later they carry self-negative beliefs about themselves and a lot of self-blame and shame. We say in psychology that feelings of guilt and shame are the two hardest feelings the human... 
by Juna Brookes | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a sign of lingering trauma, a constant reminder that there is something within us that we need to address. Until we are ready to ask for help, receive support, and work through the pain, PTSD continues to demand recognition. If...