Treating PTSD with EMDR Posted on March 4, 2024, updated on March 27, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. Currently, one of the most universally endorsed modalities for PTSD is EMDR therapy. Whether you’ve tried other types of therapy or you’re new to the world of mental health, treating PTSD with EMDR has been proven to be both effective and safe. Even though EMDR therapy has been thoroughly studied over the past 30 years,… Read More
Stress Management Posted on February 20, 2024, updated on March 4, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. Stress is something that everyone deals with and everyone can relate to. Stress is a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. It is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Not all stress is negative; there can be positive stress in our… Read More
Why People Don’t Seek Help In Therapy Posted on January 31, 2024, updated on March 4, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. Quite often I am asked, ”What can I do to get my loved one into therapy for help?” It is always frustrating to see someone you love suffering or acting in a self-destructive way and not be able to help them. Or perhaps your marriage is in bad shape or close to divorce and you… Read More
Overcoming Depression Posted on December 29, 2023, updated on March 4, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. Depression has always been a part of the human condition. We see it in ancient biblical times. It was something that even people of faith dealt with; King Saul, King David, Elijah and the apostle Peter all experienced it, just to name a few. Some of these men became so depressed and hopeless they asked… Read More