How EMDR Works: A Step-by-Step Guide for Trauma Recovery
Reviewed by Anne Grisham-Pleas, MC, LMHC, SUDP — trauma, EMDR, and substance use specialist with 20+ years of experience If you’ve heard people describe EMDR as “moving your eyes back and forth and somehow feeling better,” you’re not alone. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can sound mysterious from the outside, especially if you’ve been […]
PTSD symptoms you might not recognize (and When to get help)
Reviewed by Anne Grisham-Pleas, MC, LMHC, SUDP — trauma, EMDR, and substance use specialist with 20+ years of experience When people think about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they often picture vivid flashbacks or nightmares tied to a specific traumatic event. While those experiences can be part of PTSD, many people live with trauma-related symptoms that […]
Women, alcohol use, and the path to lasting recovery
Reviewed by Anne Grisham-Pleas, MC, LMHC, SUDP — trauma, EMDR, and substance use specialist with 20+ years of experience Alcohol and substance use affect people from every background, but women often face distinct biological, emotional, and social challenges in both addiction and recovery. Research consistently shows that women tend to progress from initial use to […]