EMDR therapy is an effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression and panic disorders.

EMDR therapy safely reconnects you to the images, self-thoughts, emotions and body sensations associated with the trauma, enabling healing. It is based on the idea that symptoms occur when trauma and other negative or challenging experiences overwhelm the brain’s natural ability to heal, and that the healing process can be facilitated and completed through bilateral stimulation.

For more information or to find an EMDR therapist, visit the EMDR International Association at emdria.org.

NetworkSpinal® is a spine-centered healing and human performance evolution of the earlier Network Chiropractic and Network Spinal Analysis systems practiced worldwide by Doctors of Chiropractic. With this care, a unique spinal motion wave that is a personal signature for how the nervous system and spine learns, adapts, self- organizes, and heals is created and nurtured through gentle spinal adjustments called entrainments. Specific gentle rocking of vertebra creates and evolves spinal “gateways” bringing individuals to higher- order healing and living.

To learn more about NetworkSpinal and EpiHealing®, visit https://epienergetics.com/epihealing.

Sex therapy is a specialized type of psychotherapy to discuss sexual function, sexual feelings and intimacy. You can address concerns in individual, couples or family therapy. Sex therapists do not have sexual contact with clients. Sexual coaching that involves physical contact is not part of mainstream sex therapy.

Sex therapy is usually provided by licensed psychologists, social workers, physicians or licensed therapists who have advanced training in issues related to sexual and relationship health. Certified sex therapists have graduate degrees and can be credentialed by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). To find a provider, visit aasect.org.

Group therapy involves one or more psychologists who lead a group of five to 15 patients. Typically, groups meet for an hour or two each week. Some people attend individual therapy in addition to groups, while others participate in groups only.

Many groups are designed to target a specific problem, such as sexual abuse, depression, obesity, panic disorder, social anxiety, chronic pain or substance abuse. Other groups focus more generally on helping people deal with a range of issues. For information about finding a group in your area, visit psychologytoday.com/us/groups/.

Meditation is a practice to train attention and awareness and can be used to calm the mind. At its core, meditation is about being present in the moment. There are many different types of meditation that can focus on mindfulness, connecting to the body and breath and learning how to observe difficult thoughts or emotions.

I used Headspace (headspace.com) when I began and found it very helpful in learning how to focus on my breathing and clear my mind. You can do a search online to explore different types and practices as well as guided meditations.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. RAINN programs seek to prevent sexual violence, help survivors and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

NEDA is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Whether you have been personally affected by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, NEDA's programs and services are designed to help you find the help and support you need, including a confidential helpline available by phone, chat or text and a screening tool to help you determine if you need professional support. For more information, visit nationaleatingdisorders.org.

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