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Understanding the Structural Dissociation Model: A Comprehensive Guide to Trauma and Mental Health
When trauma overwhelms the mind's ability to process and integrate experience, something remarkable happens: the personality divides into distinct parts as a survival strategy. This phenomenon, explained by the structural dissociation model, provides a neuroscientifically-grounded framework for understanding some of the most challenging mental health conditions, including complex PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and borderline personality disorder.​ What Is the Structura
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3 days ago10 min read
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What Is EMDR Therapy? A Comprehensive Guide to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals heal from trauma, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), anxiety, depression, and other distressing mental health conditions. Developed by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR therapy has become a gold-standard trauma treatment recognized by leading organizations including the American Psychological Association, the World He
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6 days ago4 min read
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Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST): Effective Therapy for Complex Trauma, Dissociation, and Borderline Personality Disorder
Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions, self-destructive behaviors, or feeling disconnected from yourself? If traditional therapy hasn't provided lasting relief, Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) may be the specialized trauma therapy approach you've been searching for. This evidence-based treatment offers hope for individuals experiencing complex trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders, and borderline personality disorder (BPD) who have felt stuck despite pre
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Oct 289 min read
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Effective Techniques for Trauma Recovery in Relationships
Trauma can leave deep scars, especially in our relationships. Whether it stems from past experiences, loss, or emotional pain, trauma can...
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Jul 185 min read
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Healing from Betrayal: Couples Counselling for Infidelity
Infidelity can shatter the foundation of any relationship. The pain of betrayal often feels unbearable, leaving partners questioning...
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Jul 185 min read
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Navigating High Conflict Divorce: Expert Counselling Strategies
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in life, especially when it turns into a high conflict situation. Emotions run...
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Jul 184 min read
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