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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Dec 2, 2023 3:46:37 PM
I feel a sense of shame sharing intense emotions, so I keep them to myself. However, it is humanly impossible to avoid feeling. It is a natural part of being human, that is shaped by our personal histories, and provides a map of our desires.
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Consultation within the context of mental health is something every therapist should be familiar with and engage in--yet there is this anxious...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Sep 20, 2023 7:50:14 AM
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy is emerging as a new approach to mental health care—one that flips the script on conventional therapy methods....
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Aug 25, 2023 8:35:49 AM
Cults have a strange allure. Like many others, I find myself riveted by shows and documentaries that explore their dynamics. There is disbelief,...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Aug 22, 2023 8:55:47 PM
When I first entered this profession, I carried a constant sense of inadequacy. Who was I to sit in "the chair" and help others? This feeling drove...
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KD HOLMES, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED, BTTI TRAINED: Jun 29, 2023 4:06:49 PM
For therapists, trauma-informed care is of primary focus in our training and treatment. This approach, characterized by sensitivity to trauma and its...
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KD & Marielle: Jun 29, 2023 4:06:06 PM
Trauma is a word that has been gaining more attention and importance in our society and in the therapy treatment world. We (therapists) all know what...
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Monet David, MS, LPC: Jun 28, 2023 1:00:00 PM
If you're a mental health professional, you probably took an oath to do no harm. But when it comes to working with transgender clients and navigating...
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Monet David, MS, LPC: May 25, 2023 3:31:21 PM
When working with clients from the LGBT community, it's important to remember your professional values and act ethically. This means following a code...
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Monet David, MS, LPC: May 1, 2023 10:32:09 AM
Sex related issues are sensitive topics that may be difficult for individuals to discuss. That is why it is important for therapists to possess the...
