Liberal Brains/Conservative Brains
There's nothing more evolutionarily basic than our safety, and one of the most important differences is how the two groups respond to threats and danger. Which one are you?
I Don't Remember My Trauma - Can I Still Heal?
When people say they don't remember much of their childhoods, we're not talking about a poor ability to remember. We're usually talking about trauma . . .
How Can You Stand to Listen to Terrible Stories All Day Long?
When people ask me what I do and I tell them I’m a cutting edge trauma therapist, they’re often curious about the “cutting edge” part, but what they really want to know is: ...
Is EMDR Treatment a Miracle Cure?
We get a lot of calls from people who have heard from a friend that a few sessions of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helped . . .
Changing Your Brain: The Benefits Of Meditation
Modern science is catching up with what long-time meditators have known for more than 5000 years: mindfulness meditation can change the brain, . .
Seeing Red Can Help You Manage Trauma Symptoms
At Cutting Edge Counseling, Somatic Therapy is one of the approaches we use to help people recover from trauma and restore, . .
The #1 Secret to a Happy Marriage
Have you ever wondered what is the secret to a happy marriage? Maybe you've made a list of what you’re looking for in a mate. Of course . . .
Uneasy Rider
This one will make you cry. It's a true, moving story of courage in the face of trauma. There was something direct and heartfelt about Mike DeStefano that made you root for him . . .
Upping Your Happiness Quotient
Have you ever wondered why you just can't be happy—especially when things are going relatively or even very well in your life? Or, maybe you're happy sometimes or even most of the time, but want to up your happiness quotient. While . . .
What are the Secrets to Successful Aging?
When we think about satisfaction in later life, we usually focus on things like maintaining physical and mental health, volunteering and having positive relationships with others. But, what about when life narrows—when the body breaks down, when our social roles . . .
Chocolate Kisses for Dementia
Dementia. For many people, it's a triggering word. Perhaps you have or have lost a loved one with dementia. Or maybe you fear ending up with it yourself. Whether an active fear of yours or not, we all have the images in our heads of people no longer knowing who they . . .