Trauma therapy isn’t one size fits all—there are several different therapeutic modalities that can help first responders overcome PTSD. One of the most effective modalities is EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

No, EMDR doesn’t always use a light bar—but there’s a reason this is a common question. Here's what you should know about light bars and alternative tools for EMDR:

Your teenager comes home saying they're fine, but they don't sound fine. They aren't overreacting—they might have feelings they don't know how to express yet.

Have you noticed yourself feeling more irritable lately? Maybe nothing is wrong with you. Maybe you're overloaded.

We do know that EMDR works, but there’s still a lot to learn about how it works. Here's what we do know about how EMDR works and who it can help:

Have you ever looked at your life and thought you just need more people around? Sometimes what we're really longing for isn't more people, but someone who truly sees us.

When we're younger, proximity does much of the work for us. Adult life is different—here's why and how you can make it easier.

Have you ever noticed that after feeling lonely for a while, reaching out can feel harder? Loneliness can be a painful cycle, but it doesn't have to stay that way.

Chances are, if you’re looking into pursuing therapy for trauma, you’ve come across this acronym once or twice. But what is EMDR?

Most major life changes come with the expectation that by the time the change arrives, you should feel ready for it, but life transitions rarely wait for perfect confidence.

Uncertainty about therapy isn’t a red flag. It’s part of the process. Here are some ways to decide if it's time for you to start therapy.