The Spark Blog
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Effects of Child Abuse on Adult Survivors
Each year in this country millions of children are the victims of child abuse at the hands of parents, guardians and other adults. Whether this abuse is physical, sexual, verbal or emotional, it can leave scars on their heart and psyche for many years.Here are just...
Can EMDR Therapy be Done Online?
When the pandemic hit, many people began to work with their therapists online. But there were many skeptics who did not believe the benefits of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, also known as EMDR therapy, which is traditionally a hands-on...
Paying for Therapy-Private Pay vs. Insurance
Psychotherapy services play a vital role in helping individuals and families manage their mental and emotional health. These services are essential for people who struggle with mental illness, relationship issues, past traumas, chronic stress, and addiction. Whether...
Introducing Your New Partner to Your Parents
Falling in love is amazing. You and the other person talk on the phone for hours, complete each other’s sentences, and give each other butterflies when you see each other in person. Life feels perfect. Could this special someone be “the one?”Well, before you can spend...
How to Cope with the Stress of Inflation
Unless you’ve been living under a proverbial rock, you no doubt are aware that inflation is the highest it’s been in decades. From gas at the pumps to food and utilities, most of us are struggling to make ends meet. And without question, this is causing massive...
Does the Gender of Your Therapist Matter?
Finding a therapist that you feel totally safe and comfortable with is very important for your healing journey. Because of this, some people wonder whether it’s important for your therapist to be a certain gender.Some have theorized over the years that the gender of a...