Bad Mood Food and Depression

Bad Mood Food and Depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH). It has often been referred to as the silent killer. People suffering from depression struggle with feelings of sadness,...
An Interview with Florah Leverett

An Interview with Florah Leverett

 Florah Leverett   Can you Tell us your Story?   I was born in South Africa and at the age of 4 I moved to Switzerland with my Mother, my baby brother and my mom’s Swiss boyfriend or fiance at that time. I lived in Switzerland until I was 30 years old...
What is the Therapy Known as EMDR?

What is the Therapy Known as EMDR?

A new powerful type of psychotherapy has come into focus recently. It benefits individuals suffering from many varying types of trauma. These may include: post-traumatic stress, anxiety, panic, troubling memories, and other emotional issues. Unlike therapies of the...
The Link Between Trauma and Substance Abuse

The Link Between Trauma and Substance Abuse

Since the 1970’s professional therapists have acknowledged that trauma is often the culprit in the development of substance abuse disorders. These traumas can include one or more of the following: childhood neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse; it has been...
The Healing Power of Forgiveness

The Healing Power of Forgiveness

Sometimes we experience a trauma so horrific that we feel we must acquire justice.  We fight the feelings of sadness, depression, the loss of innocence and trust that comes when others hurt us.  And although all of our feelings are valid and important to express and...