Therapy services
How to Deal with Stress/Anxiety during Coronavirus Quarantine
By Rachel Larson, LAMFT Stress and its symptoms Amid the Coronavirus outbreak and resulting quarantine, there can be a rising sense of stress and anxiety that a person can experience. Accompanying this stress is the uncertainty of the outcome and duration of this quarantine. In this article, we are going to go over the ways…
Read MoreTherapy for essential workers
The job of an essential worker is difficult even under normal conditions. You could even say essential workers are continuously in environments that are almost designed to promote Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD. For many including medical assisting staff, doctors, nurses, therapists, and paramedics, EMT’s, LEO’s, and firefighters, the stress built-into the job exacts a…
Read MoreWomen’s recovery group in Bellevue
In Bellevue we are facilitating a women’s recovery group on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 pm. All levels of abstinence and recovery welcome. We are using Buddhist teachings to address addiction, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, codependency. This group teaches mindfulness and wise mind while working to heal relationships starting with the self. #buddhist recovery #alcohol treatment…
Read MoreCommunication that Cures Problems
Opposites attract and likes repel. When a couple cannot accommodate their “attractive differences” and tries to act as one person, the second half of magnetic law is set into action. A widening gulf develops as partners start to repel each other and differences become extreme. The first step to bridging this chasm is to become…
Read MoreThe Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse
PTSD and substance use often are closely connected, but many people may not be aware of this. Here is some information from our IOP workbook, inspired by the amazing work Seeking Safety by Lisa M. Najavits. You are not alone! For people with substance abuse, PTSD is one of the most common dual diagnoses. Among…
Read MoreWhat is EMDR?
Sometimes we experience traumas or events in our lives that leave us with unseen scars or wounds. These psychological wounds, if untreated, can fester and affect not only our lives but also those around us, in particular immediate family members. Here at Eastside Center for Healing we are committed to treating and helping those affected…
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