Unveiling the Darkness: Understanding and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse is a form of psychological and emotional mistreatment with long- lasting, sometimes devastating consequences. Individuals with narcissistic personality traits or a diagnosed narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) exhibit a lack of empathy, exaggerated sense of self-importance, and a constant need for admiration. They engage in a pattern of self-serving control, and the subjects of […]
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery, which includes gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band and duodenal switch, is a safe and effective way for those encumbered by the burden of obesity to lose the excess weight. In addition to producing the desired visible outcome, the procedure has been proven to normalize metabolism and subsequently improve one’s overall physical health. […]
Religious Trauma
What Is Religious Trauma? Religious trauma is often the result of spiritual abuse, a type of emotional mistreatment that operates within the framework of a strict adherence to dogmatic theology. In a healthy setting, devout faith has been found to correlate with hope and optimism, purpose and meaning in life, higher self-esteem and a greater […]
Childhood Trauma
Serious adverse events and circumstances experienced up to and including the age of 18 can leave a lasting impact, leading to what is known as childhood trauma. These events, which can be demoralizing, terrifying, perilous, or even life-threatening, often involve the individual directly but may be secondary to a destructive atmosphere within the home and/or […]
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based method of psychotherapy developed in the 1980s by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. Dr. Shapiro discovered this approach to managing traumatic and otherwise disturbing memories as she walked in nature one day and noticed she was able to effectively reduce the negative effects of distressing thoughts by quickly […]