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Building Connections: The Power of Trauma-Informed Care in Strengthening Family Relationships
In today's complex world, understanding the impact of trauma on family dynamics has become increasingly crucial. Trauma-informed care, an approach that recognizes and responds to the effects of traumatic experiences, is emerging as a powerful tool in building and...
Group Therapy/Gestalt therapy
This eight-week group therapy course offers a transformative journey using Gestalt therapy to help participants heal from past relational wounds and build healthier, more authentic connections. Grounded in the principles of Gestalt therapy, the course focuses on...
A Father’s Guide to Suicide Prevention: ADHD, Gaming Addiction, and Cyberbullying
Six years ago, I lost my 16-year-old son, Kaden, to suicide. He had been diagnosed with ADHD and was on medication. The pain of his absence is still raw, but I've learned invaluable lessons that I feel compelled to share with other parents navigating similar...
Trauma Release Yoga
Trauma Release Yoga is a gentle, therapeutic approach to yoga specifically designed to address trauma stored in the body. It combines traditional Yin Yoga poses and clinical principles of trauma healing. The practice focuses on creating a safe environment where...
What is Brainspotting Therapy
Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach that's gained attention in recent years, particularly in the field of trauma therapy. Developed by David Grand in 2003, it's based on the premise that eye positions correlate with different emotional and physiological states,...
Social Emotional Kids Group
Bilateral movement
Here at Mending Minds we are big supporters of bi-lateral movement. Bilateral movement refers to the coordinated and synchronized movement involving both sides of the body or both limbs simultaneously. In the context of human physiology and psychology the movement in...
Coping skills are simple yet so hard to achieve…
Coping skills are strategies and techniques that individuals use to manage and overcome stress, challenges, and difficult emotions. These skills help people navigate through life's ups and downs. Sometimes they can become a bigger problem if not checked. The goal is...
The Mask of Masculinity:
Societal expectations often place a burden on men to conform to a particular image of strength and stoicism. From a young age, boys are conditioned to hide their vulnerabilities and suppress their emotions. This 'mask of masculinity' can contribute to a sense of...
Unraveling Trauma Healing: A Comprehensive Guide to EMDR Therapy
Trauma is a deeply complex and individual experience that can leave lasting imprints on a person's mental and emotional well-being. Traditional talk therapies have long been effective, but a groundbreaking approach known as Eye Movement Desensitization and...