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Brainspotting vs. EMDR | Best Trauma Treatment?

There are some issues that we cannot simply talk ourselves out of. The part of our brain that thinks in verbal language and uses logic to solve problems is distinct from the area of our brain where we process emotions. This means that in order to move past deep-seated trauma and other difficult emotional wounds, we must intervene on the physical and emotional subcortical level as well as on the logical, neocortical level.

Brainspotting (BSP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy both facilitate emotional processing and help us to see ourselves, others, and the world around us in a new light. Read on to learn more about both modalities and which one may be right for you.

Brainspotting vs. EMDR | Best Trauma Treatment?
2023, Baltimore, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Black Unicorn, Charm City, Connection, Creatives, Free Thinkers, Individuals, Maryland, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Rebels, Risk Takers, Self Compassion, Vulnerability, Well-Being
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Embracing Intersectionality: A Therapeutic ...

Have you ever labeled yourself as the “black sheep” of your family, workplace, or somewhere where you’re “supposed” to naturally belong? The Black Unicorn highlights how intersectionality is an ongoing process that requires individuals to navigate and balance the multiple dimensions of their identity. Society often places marginalized individuals where they have to prove their worthiness, which can be a burdensome and exhausting experience. This expectation disregards the fullness of their experiences and reduces their identities to a single narrative, overshadowing their resilience, joy, and other aspects of their lives. This blog post, written by Susan Stork, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores the four main qualities of a black unicorn and how we can harness our individuality into our superpower.

Embracing Intersectionality: A Therapeutic Exploration of Audre Lorde's "The Black Unicorn"
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Has Anything Changed? Addressing the National ...

In 2021, Space between counseling posted a blog addressing the national shortage of couple therapists. Did anything change? Are there more couple therapists now? Since the pandemic hit, therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers have been seeking to address the concerns and needs of couples with relational concerns. But what happened? Why was the pandemic a catalyst for relational problems? It seems the pandemic, and subsequent shelter-in-place mandates, have served as a catalyst for relational issues and in some way forced couples to spend time with their emotions.

In this blog post, we explore some of the reasons for a shortage in couples therapists, reveal evidence based theoretical orientations for relationship counseling, advise clients on how to search for an ideal fit couples therapist, and provide resources and recommendations for those who are stuck on waiting lists to be seen.

Has Anything Changed? Addressing the National Shortage of Couples Therapists
2022, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, post therapy hangover, Psychotherapy, Self Care, Vulnerability, Well-Being
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Therapy Hangovers & Post Therapy Self-Care

Have you ever had a therapy session when you left feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, and unable to do much for the rest of the day? Has it made you wonder if the therapy isn’t working? In this blog post, written by our Graduate student intern, Sehar Palla, we explore what is therapy hangover, why it happens and some helpful post-therapy self-care strategies.

Therapy Hangovers & Post Therapy Self-Care
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Neuroception – Our Subconscious Ability to ...

Dr. Stephen Porges has coined the term “neuroception”, which describes how our neural circuits distinguish whether stimuli are safe or dangerous. While this phenomemon is innate and serves to protect us, sometimes traumatic experiences result in faulty neuroception - which causes individuals to perceive a situation to be harmful, even if there is no presence of a threat. This post explores the implications of polyvagal theory, stress responses, and neuroception.

Neuroception – Our Subconscious Ability to Detect Threats, Risks, & Safety: Then and Now
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Getting Ahead of Seasonal Depressive Symptoms

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Getting Ahead of Seasonal Depressive Symptoms

If you have experienced a fall-time dip in mood, be it the winter blues or SAD, you are likely aware that when a decrease in motivation and loss of interest in typically pleasurable activities takes hold, it can be much more difficult to reengage with the things that make you happy or bring you meaning. “Getting ahead” of seasonal depressive symptoms does not necessarily mean preventing them. This blog post, written by Kat Filipov, LGPC, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores the symptoms of SAD and winter blues, how to distinguish them and ways to get ahead of seasonal depressive symptoms.

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Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Our Lives

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Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Our Lives

Implicit bias is a universal experience that shapes our worldview. So much that happens in our brains happens without our conscious awareness. The negative assumptions we make about certain types of people impact our interactions, decisions, and behaviors and, frankly, make our world much smaller. In this blog post, Amber Tunney explores what implicit bias is, how it happens, its importance in our lives, and ways we can support ourselves and others when dealing with implicit biases.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how does it Affect You?

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how does it Affect You?

Have you ever taken inventory of how your mood changes during seasonal shifts? Perhaps that moody feeling you can’t exactly put your finger on or the sudden snap of your energy that was once fueled by warm weather and outside gatherings. Chances are, Seasonal Affective Disorder could be a contributing factor. This blog post, written by Brittany Spencer, LCPC, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, its signs and symptoms, how to distinguish it from winter blues, and when to seek support.

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Has Anything Changed? Addressing the National Shortage of Couples Therapists

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Has Anything Changed? Addressing the National Shortage of Couples Therapists

In 2021, Space between counseling posted a blog addressing the national shortage of couple therapists. Did anything change? Are there more couple therapists now? Since the pandemic hit, therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers have been seeking to address the concerns and needs of couples with relational concerns. But what happened? Why was the pandemic a catalyst for relational problems? It seems the pandemic, and subsequent shelter-in-place mandates, have served as a catalyst for relational issues and in some way forced couples to spend time with their emotions.

In this blog post, we explore some of the reasons for a shortage in couples therapists, reveal evidence based theoretical orientations for relationship counseling, advise clients on how to search for an ideal fit couples therapist, and provide resources and recommendations for those who are stuck on waiting lists to be seen.

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Therapy Hangovers & Post Therapy Self-Care

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Therapy Hangovers & Post Therapy Self-Care

Have you ever had a therapy session when you left feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, and unable to do much for the rest of the day? Has it made you wonder if the therapy isn’t working? In this blog post, written by our Graduate student intern, Sehar Palla, we explore what is therapy hangover, why it happens and some helpful post-therapy self-care strategies.

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Neuroception – Our Subconscious Ability to Detect Threats, Risks, & Safety: Then and Now

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Neuroception – Our Subconscious Ability to Detect Threats, Risks, & Safety: Then and Now

Dr. Stephen Porges has coined the term “neuroception”, which describes how our neural circuits distinguish whether stimuli are safe or dangerous. While this phenomemon is innate and serves to protect us, sometimes traumatic experiences result in faulty neuroception - which causes individuals to perceive a situation to be harmful, even if there is no presence of a threat. This post explores the implications of polyvagal theory, stress responses, and neuroception.

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Revisiting the 7 A's of Healing

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Revisiting the 7 A's of Healing

This post explores the 7 A’s of healing detailed by Dr. Gabor Maté in his book, book, When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress.

The Four Trauma Responses

The Four Trauma Responses

When most people think of trauma responses usually they think of “fight-or-flight” but there are actually four different types of trauma responses: flight, fight, freeze or fawn. Having a better understanding of the different ways trauma can show up can help to create more insight while you or someone you love is in the healing process. In this blog, Space Between Counseling Services Graduate Student Intern, Amber Tunney, explains the 4 trauma responses.

Nature Rx: The Connection Between the Outdoors and Our Mental Health

Nature Rx: The Connection Between the Outdoors and Our Mental Health

In this post by Diana Harden, LGPC at Space Between Counseling Services, Diana shares aspects of her own relationship with nature shares research that links our connection to the outdoors with our mental and physical health. Diana provides readers with four ways to cultivate their own relationship with nature, including connecting with nature, connecting with others in nature, changing language, and setting realistic goals.