by Shahidrah Cowgill | Feb 15, 2024 | EMDR, PTSD, Trauma
Understanding Sexual Assault: Unveiling the Impact on Young Men’s Mental Health and Relationships Introduction Sexual assault is a grave violation of one’s bodily autonomy and consent, leaving lasting scars on survivors irrespective of gender. While...
by Shahidrah Cowgill | Jan 7, 2024 | Counseling Services, EMDR, Mental & Emotional Health, PTSD, Young Adult
Unmasking the shadows Recognizing Childhood Trauma in Young Adults Introduction: Childhood trauma casts a long shadow, affecting individuals well into their young adulthood. For those between the ages of 18 and 32, the impact of early-life adversities can manifest in...
by Shahidrah Cowgill | Dec 31, 2019 | Mental & Emotional Health, EMDR, First Responder
It is a known fact that 911 is the number to call on emergency responders when someone is experiencing a medical emergency or crisis. However, if you belong to a faith-based community calling on a pastor, minister, priest, intercessor or other faith-based leader about...
by Shahidrah Cowgill | May 2, 2019 | Self Care, Counseling Services, EMDR, Home Page
Simply put, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) changes the way the brain stores information and how the body responds to emotional triggers. What happens during an EMDR session? Therapist and client work together focusing on a specific problem for...