by Regina Stiffler, MS, LPC, LCPC | May 18, 2022 | Anxiety
When you’re feeling anxious, it’s easy to ask, “what’s wrong with me?” It feels like the emotions and body sensations you feel when you’re anxious are abnormal. And if they’re abnormal, that must mean there’s something...
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 | Mar 14, 2021 | Gaming
Video games have changed since Pong in the 1970s. Graphics are better and you don’t need to be in front of a TV or computer to play. Also, games now have huge communities associated with them. Unfortunately, the gaming community has gown toxic in many areas....
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...
