Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing — better known as EMDR — is unlike most other forms of therapy. I’ve written about it before but EMDR definitely warrants a mini-refresher course.

Everyone endures potentially traumatic experiences. At least 70 percent of us will be traumatized by these events. How we respond in these instances can shape our lives for years or decades.

Sure, grief has stages but that does not mean it is linear or that everyone experiences it in the same way. The waves of diverse, intense emotions come and go without warning — leaving us feeling helpless at times.

The easy answer is anxiety. But this doesn’t come close to capturing the nuance needed to understand the mechanics of an anxiety attack. We get nervous at times but this is how we’re designed.

There are many, many treatment options available for anyone experience a mental health issue or crisis. So, how do you know what’s right for you?

Betrayal is a word that provokes strong emotions — and justifiably so. If betrayal occurs, by definition, that means trust has been violated. It’s more than just a disappointment.

In times of grief, it can feel comfortable — even logical — to isolate oneself. While, of course, some solitude is good for everyone, grief is a tricky, complicated ride.

It can be hard to remember what life was like before the internet. But what if you go back further to recognize that for most of human history, people stayed pretty close to home and mirrors were not the most common of household items.

Across this vast, diverse world, the most common mental health issue is anxiety. This is not meant to demonize anxiety. It is, after all, a normal emotion that can be very valuable in our lives.

We all undergo challenging or even nightmarish situations. Not all of these events will cause us to be traumatized but when they do, the impact will be emotional.

Grief affects each of us in different ways — and it comes in many forms. We grieve when someone we love dies, of course, but mourning is not limited to that scenario.

Anxiety is a natural and often helpful emotion. It may even save your life one day. However, almost every conversation about anxiety these days relates to its dysfunctional side. Just saying the word “anxiety” is often enough to create a thought trap.

Everyone gets down at times. We feel sad and may even lose hope for a while. Depression is much more than this. It’s a diagnosable mental health disorder that, left unchecked, can bring about thoughts of self-harm.

When you meet someone, how much do you think about your attachment style? That person could be a potential partner, friend, co-worker, etc.

Many experiences unite us as humans. One of those universal events, however, is something too many of us choose to keep hidden. In a culture that doesn’t openly discuss death and loss, people will struggle mightily with grief.

Some people are shy and introverted. They prefer to avoid the spotlight and are not exactly a social butterfly. For the most part, this is not a cause for concern.

About 70 percent of adults in the U.S. have endured at least one traumatic event. This staggering number has inspired the creation of many powerful approaches to treat the fallout of trauma — for example, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Even though grief affects all of us, very few people give it any thought until it happens. Then, in a flash, everything has changed and we’re often left floundering. Despite the inevitability of death, as a culture, we generally avoid talking about it.

Anxiety is a powerful feeling, creeping in during the most unexpected times, leaving us feeling tense, irritable, and exhausted. We all struggle with anxiety, whether it's stressors at work, difficulties with relationships, or taking time to care for ourselves.

Going through a traumatic experience can wreak havoc on your mental health. Trauma can cause years of issues, from vivid flashbacks that lead to anxiety to feelings of guilt and shame that can contribute to depression.