by Regina Stiffler, MS, LPC, LCPC | Mar 9, 2022 | Addiction, PTSD, Trauma
For years, society looked at addiction as a moral failing. If you used drugs or drank too much alcohol, you were making a bad choice. Of course, this outlook brings with it a lot of shame. This view argues that there is something wrong with you if you’ve made...
by Regina Stiffler, MS, LPC, LCPC | Jan 5, 2022 | Attachment, Trauma
As human beings, we all have connections with others. The way we form these connections can be viewed as our attachment type. While one person may be able to readily make friendships and build trust, another person may keep people at arms length and not really rely on...
by Regina Stiffler, MS, LPC, LCPC | Jul 28, 2021 | PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
When you ask a first responder about trauma, they would describe a physical injury. And they are right. Physical injuries, such as a gun shot wound or those from a car accident, are traumas. Medical professionals are looking at trauma by its effect on body structures....
by Regina Stiffler, MS, LPC, LCPC | Mar 10, 2021 | PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
If you have been struggling with symptoms of PTSD or the effects of exposure to traumatic events, you likely have found EMDR as a potential treatment. But what is EMDR therapy? Read this post to learn more about this common trauma treatment. What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR...
