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What Are the Different Types of Online Therapy for Trauma?

Online therapy for trauma offers accessible and effective healing for neurodivergent, high-achieving, and sensitive adults. With various therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy, somatic embodiment, and IFS. online therapy provides a flexible and supportive approach to trauma recovery. Creating a safe space for sessions and finding the right therapist are key steps in your journey towards healing.

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Creating a Self-Care Routine That Works: A Guide for Sensitive, Neurodivergent, and High-Achieving Adults

Creating a self-care routine that works is vital for neurodivergent, high-achieving, and sensitive adults to maintain balance and prevent burnout. By assessing your needs, setting boundaries, prioritizing rest, incorporating physical activity, engaging in creative activities, connecting with supportive people, and practicing mindfulness and gratitude, you can develop a sustainable self-care routine tailored to your unique needs.

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Top 5 Strategies for Maintaining Work-Life Balance

Balancing work and life is crucial, especially for neurodivergent, high-achieving, and sensitive adults recovering from burnout. Key strategies include learning to say "no," scheduling dedicated self-care time, setting boundaries with technology, creating flexible routines, and seeking support through delegation and strong relationships. By incorporating these practices, individuals can achieve a more harmonious and fulfilling work-life balance.

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How Capitalism Affects Mental Health and Work-Life Balance

Capitalism's relentless pursuit of profit often leads to chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout, significantly impacting mental health and work-life balance. Let’s explores the hidden costs of capitalism on personal well-being and offers practical strategies for setting boundaries, seeking support, and finding balance. Learn how to navigate the pressures of a capitalist society while prioritizing your mental health and happiness.

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Creating a Supportive Space for HSPs

Navigating life as a highly-sensitive person (HSP) can be both a vibrant and overwhelming experience. This blog post explores the unique traits of HSPs, such as emotional depth and sensory sensitivity, while offering practical tips for creating a calming space, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Embrace your sensitivity as a superpower and find comfort in connecting with like-minded individuals and seeking professional support when needed.

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How Therapy Intensives Support Trauma Recovery

Are you struggling with trauma and finding that traditional weekly therapy sessions aren't enough? Therapy intensives might be the solution you need. In this blog post, we explore how therapy intensives provide deep immersion, tailored therapeutic approaches, and immediate progress to help you heal. Our trauma-informed intensives offer a safe space for you to address complex trauma and build resilience with holistic healing practices. Discover how this concentrated therapy approach can transform your recovery journey. Ready to take the next step? Contact Dr. Desiree Howell today to learn more about our therapy intensives and start your path to healing.

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Women's Self-Abandonment: Society's Silent Celebration

I’m sick of women’s self-abandonment being praised, celebrated, and normalized. It’s wrong and has to stop. Let’s work together to create more safety and normalize women resting, playing, and putting their needs first.

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Accelerating Healing: Maximizing Results with EMDR Intensives

EMDR intensives are therapy services offered in an extended time format. This allows for accelerated healing and faster improvement beyond what is possible in the traditional 50-minute therapy framework. Learn more to see if this style of treatment is what’s best for your journey.

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Navigating Life as a Highly Sensitive Person: The Power of Somatic Therapy

Discover the transformative power of somatic therapy for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). In a world often overwhelming for those with heightened sensitivity, somatic therapy offers a holistic approach to healing by integrating mind, body, and spirit. Learn how this profound modality helps HSPs manage emotional intensity, regulate their nervous system, and achieve greater self-awareness and empowerment. Embrace the journey to balance, vitality, and joy with somatic therapy. Read more to understand the unique benefits it offers for your mental and emotional well-being.

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Prioritizing Pleasure: A Guide for Highly-Sensitive People

Why prioritizing pleasure is even more important for the overall well-being of HSPs. We feel more deeply and more often than non-HSPs. We need to make sure we are also feeling the good not just the bad/overwhelming parts of life.

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