By Maggie Gibson, Ph.D. As a parent or guardian, it can be difficult and overwhelming to understand how best to support your child as they progress through school. The following questions and answers, while not exhaustive, may be a helpful starting point in finding what types of school-based supports and processes are worth pursuing in […]
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TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. It is also referred to as rTMS, or repetitive TMS. TMS is a noninvasive treatment for severe, treatment-resistant depression (Major Depressive Disorder which has not been significantly improved despite multiple trials on antidepressants in multiple classes, often in addition to one or more rounds of psychotherapy). Antidepressants are only
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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a research-tested and highly effective treatment for trauma, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), anxiety, panic, OCD, and is rapidly gaining support as an effective treatment for other conditions, such as depression, addictions, and pain control. Before addressing what EMDR involves and how it works, it is
Relaxation breathing: Take long, slow breaths in and out, hold the breath shortly after you inhale, try to exhale even slower. Try 4 counts in, hold the breath for 1-2 seconds, then 7 counts out. To lengthen your exhalation, try blowing the breath out through your lips, where pressing your lips together more tightly can
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