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Psychodrama is a form of expressive therapy developed by Jacob L. Moreno in the early 1900s. Considered one of the most renowned social scientists of the time, Moreno took great interest in the role of spontaneous theater and founded the Theater of Spontaneity in Vienna, Austria. There, he developed psychodrama as one of the earliest … Read more
Content Provided By Safety.com COVID-19 cases are surging across states, and domestic violence is on the rise as families are forced together into close quarters without the temporary reprieve of work, school or errands. Unfortunately, for more than 12 million victims of domestic violence, spending additional time at home is more troublesome than peaceful. The Rise of … Read more
The origins of mantras date back 3,500 years when they were first written in Vedic Sanskrit in India. Yogis have long found mantras useful as therapeutic meditation tools through their practice of chanting or reciting certain sounds, syllables, and phrases. To yogic practitioners, the sounds uttered hold immense spiritual meaning and purpose. While whole collections … Read more
In the wake of trauma, an individual may hold considerable tension throughout their body. While we often think of post-traumatic stress disorder as a purely mental affliction, Somatic Experiencing aims to bring awareness to, and subsequently relieve, tension held in the body following trauma. Origins And Development Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., developed Somatic Experiencing after … Read more
Daily life often seems to challenge us with an endless stream of stressors. At times, stress can lead us to take action in a positive direction for ourselves. But, often, our biological stress response takes over in a way that hurts us rather than helps us. Luckily, we can take conscious control over parts of … Read more
There are many common myths regarding addiction, including the idea that addiction is simply a choice and can easily be overcome if desired. This is simply not the case. For many of those battling addiction, it once started as a simple prescription medication for pain, injury, or recovery after surgery that spiraled into dependence. In … Read more
Overcoming addiction from drugs or alcohol is a lifelong battle. Every day, individuals must fight against the urge to relapse. Recovery isn’t a one-time event, it’s something that people have to consciously pursue every single day. There are a number of treatment methods to achieve recovery, and many people are turning to hypnotherapy in their … Read more
Addiction is a complex brain disease that affects every aspect of an individual’s life. With significant impact on both physical and mental health, substance use disorder is a disease that requires treatment. With millions of Americans suffering, it’s time that we change the stigma surrounding addiction. Stigma and Addiction Stigma is defined as the concept … Read more
When we think of therapy, most of us envision the traditional setting with a client relaxed on a couch in the psychologist’s office, talking through their behavioral or emotional troubles. On the other hand, art therapy offers a means of profoundly personal expression beyond the limitations of language. Through mindful, creative expression, art therapy can … Read more
