Racial trauma, also sometimes referred to as race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers to mental and emotional stress that is a result of racial bias, discrimination, and hate crimes. Those individuals who experience these types of encounters can subsequently deal with negative repercussions. The Mental Health…
In the early 2000s, Brent Bezo, a student in the doctoral psychology program at Carleton University in Ottawa, was living with his wife in Ukraine when they began picking up on subtle notes of resentment and skepticism from the native population. In his conversations with…
Healing Trauma with the Emotional Freedom Technique By Jazmin Stearne Traditional psychotherapy has many ways to address unresolved trauma. For years we have used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) among other therapy styles. Therapists are now utilizing a different approach for…
March 23 is National Puppy Day. Dogs improve our physical health in many ways. But, did you know they can also improve our mental health? Owning a dog can prevent feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. They are also great stress relievers! According to a…