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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Feb 1, 2021 10:34:20 AM
Overachieving is a complex web of perfectionistic behaviors, personality traits, mental health challenges, personal history, and social influences. Overachieving doesn’t always look like a problem-until it starts to cost you something. You might be...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 18, 2021 3:29:17 PM
Overachieving is made up of emotional urges, ingrained habits, and an incredible amount of lost time. I was constantly driven by the need to achieve,...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 10, 2021 10:38:55 AM
This specific type of anxiety and depression can be particularly challenging to address because it feels intertwined with what many overachievers...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 24, 2020 9:30:53 AM
The holiday season can be a magical time filled with laughter, joy, and cherished traditions. However, beneath the surface of all the joy and...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Oct 20, 2020 9:48:28 AM
I’ve been called “nervous” for as long as I can remember. Even as a child, the label stuck. Looking back now, I can see how early experiences like...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 31, 2020 11:57:55 AM
Recently, I revisited the concept of inhibitory learning, and once again, it reshaped how I understand anxiety management. There’s something...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jan 16, 2020 9:45:02 AM
As I am filled with shock ( the first stage of grief), it's hard to imagine that a man that looked like this, could die. I don’t think anything can...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Dec 5, 2019 9:40:28 AM
What is trauma? Many people unknowingly live with what I often call “trauma brain.” It’s an invisible force shaping their reactions, emotions, and...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 22, 2019 10:57:37 AM
Therapy is a space where people seek clarity, change, and deeper understanding of mental health concerns. These challenges often show up as...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Nov 22, 2019 10:57:17 AM
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Finding a therapist is more nuanced than selecting someone from a list. It’s a deeply personal decision that shapes...