Anxiety

Considering EMDR therapy? Here’s what to expect

Considering EMDR therapy? Here’s what to expect

Traumatic events that are not fully or properly processed can cause post-traumatic stress and symptoms. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a type of structured somatic therapy that has been shown to be effective in healing our brains from trauma as well as a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression and OCD. Read more about what EMDR is and what to expect if you are considering this therapy approach.

The mind-body connection: The wisdom of your body

The mind-body connection: The wisdom of your body

Our skin crawls when we are disgusted and our heart feels like it is about to burst when we are full of joy. We are left breathless in the face of beauty and our stomach drops when we receive a fright or shock. These expressions are not a coincidence. What do they tell us about about the link between our mind and our bodies?