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This is an amazing breakthrough for postpartum women to ward off depression!

First Ever Clinically Validated Natural Supplement to Prevent the Blues and Postpartum Depression is Now Available in the U.S. A recently published study confirmed that a new natural supplement (in the form of premade shakes), invented, researched, and developed by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) (Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital) prevents postpartum baby blues and reduces symptoms of pos...

What a great experience with being able to be a presenter at the Turn on the Light conference hosted by Children’s Healing Institute. Topic: women’s mental health. 

I was interviewed by News Channel 12 recently on veterans and PTSD.
Exciting to be able to speak to the public.

'They're treatable': Psychotherapist offers insight into veterans with PTSD | WPEC The man responsible for a shocking double shooting in Palm City is still in custody tonight.

It feels safe to avoid risk, but doing this closes us off from potential good outcomes. If you're trying to let anxiety have less of a hold on you, it's helpful to get in the habit of asking yourself how risk-taking might have benefits. counselingworks.net

When we feel guilty about something we’ve done, we have to learn from it, try to make amends, and move on. But when we feel guilty about something irrational, we need to teach ourselves to resist the assumptions that lead to that feeling. If you’re getting stuck on that, give us a call. counselingworks.net

During treatment for anxiety, things that are helpful in the long term don't always help you avoid anxiety in the moment. This is because overcoming anxiety ultimately requires us to become more familiar with the things that stress us. counselingworks.net

Recovering from trauma includes putting our feelings into words. But if you’re not sure what it is you’re feeling, therapy can help you untangle that in a non-judgmental space. counselingworks.net

One of the most common reactions to trauma is to develop a sense of perfectionism. Working with a trauma professional can help you to reduce your risk of burn-out and develop a sense of self-worth that isn’t dependent on always getting perfect outcomes. counselingworks.net

Anxious responses make it difficult for us to prioritize. But mental health services can help us get used to taking risks in manageable ways, allowing us to make better use of what our feelings are telling us. counselingworks.net

Symptoms of depression include not only sadness, but feelings of helplessness and difficulty making decisions. If this sounds like something you’ve been struggling with, give us a call, and we can help you. counselingworks.net

EMDR is an effective treatment, but it’s not cookie-cutter. Your therapist will still work with you to develop your goals and what kinds of imagery suit your needs. counselingworks.net

Trained with the Firefighters Palm Beach Gardens for the day as part of their Clinician Awareness program through UCF restores and the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative. What an amazing, eye opening experience to see first hand what our Fire Rescue really do.! Thanks to Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue for having us. We got to do our own search and rescue “grab”, EMT rescue and witness real fires being extinguished

Comfort-seeking behaviors are often in response to unaddressed pain or fears. If we think these behaviors are actually hurting us in the long run, it's important to be able to deal with whatever prompted them. counselingworks.net

Traumatic events, especially those that happened in childhood, often lead us to form presumptions that close ourselves off from good possibilities. These are thoughts that we can learn to challenge once we become aware of them and build up our confidence in our strengths. counselingworks.net

Trauma often results in people feeling shame, which is when they believe that something they see as negative about themself is an inherent trait that overrides everything else. And while we can’t always be perfect, part of overcoming trauma means resisting shame. counselingworks.net

People don’t always develop trauma for the same reasons or in response to similar things. Whatever your response is doesn’t make you any less worthy of help than someone else. counselingworks.net

Therapy for trauma isn’t about denying the significance of what happened, it’s about helping you to feel more in control of your emotions. If you struggle with hypervigilance or difficulty concentrating, you may benefit from seeing a trauma specialist. counselingworks.net

It’s normal to be concerned for a newborn baby, but racing thoughts and constant worry would be symptoms of postpartum anxiety. This is one of the areas our therapists specialize in. counselingworks.net

Trauma often causes us to change the way we think and act in ways that don’t serve the kind of life we want. If depression, sleep difficulties, apathy, or anger are getting in your way, we can help you get back to feeling normal. counselingworks.net

Our treatment plans are based around helping you achieve specific goals, and are flexible for your individual needs. Packages include EMDR, which usually takes 6-8 sessions, traditional weekly sessions as needed based on your progress, and a small number of intensives if weekly sessions aren’t right for you. counselingworks.net

Life changes a lot when you have a new baby, but if you’re experiencing trouble sleeping even when your baby is asleep or you constantly worry, you may be suffering from postpartum depression. If that sounds like you, we can help. counselingworks.net

A traumatic memory is one that can’t be processed normally and continues to pop up and disrupt our lives. If this is happening to you, we can help you process it through methods including EMDR that are fast and reliable. counselingworks.net

We often learn from experience to think in a certain way for our own protection. But if the circumstance that prompted that habit no longer exists, thinking that way can be limiting and self-destructive, and it may be helpful to explore other ways we could react. counselingworks.net

Overcoming trauma doesn't mean we'll never be troubled by unpleasant feelings. But it does mean that with therapy, we'll be less likely to experience irrational, spiraling thoughts in response to something unpleasant. counselingworks.net

As soon as we notice our mood shifting toward fatigue is a sign to engage in self-care. This will often include simple, manageable things we know will bring positive change. counselingworks.net

It's hard to say exactly how trauma is affecting you until after you've talked with a professional. But a common effect of it is prolonged anger and loneliness, which is often why people seek help. counselingworks.net

Exciting news for women. The FDA Approved a new medication for the treatment of postpartum depression!!

On Friday, August 4th, the FDA approved a new drug to treat Postpartum Depression, with results being seen as soon as 3 days – much quicker than other prescription medications available on the market today. The new drug Zuranolone, a pill that is taken daily for a 14-day period to treat postpartum depression, would be a lifesaving option for postpartum individuals who need a quick and effective option. See www.postpartum.net for more details

Postpartum Support International - PSI Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping families suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety, and distress.

Some kinds of events are more likely to be traumatic, but people don’t react the same way to everything. If you think you might be experiencing symptoms, don’t hesitate to give us a call. counselingworks.net