Wondering if EMDR is right for you? Learn how EMDR helps with anxiety, self-worth, fawning, trauma, and more—especially for women healing deeply.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This is a very heavy topic that effects so many people and women suffer sexual assault at such high rates that it’s an important topic to delve into. A common question we see clients grapple with is “Was I sexually assaulted?” To help with this, we are going break dow some common terms and definitions to explore  what is considered sexual assault.

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a savings account designed for individuals with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). It can help you save for healthcare expenses while also saving you money on taxes.

We are excited to give you all the opportunity to get to know one of our clinicians, Laura Balin, LCSW. Laura is especially interested in treating women who struggle with anxiety after trauma, and she is also interested in obsessive compulsive disorder. She is starting her EMDR training this month. Let’s get to know Laura!

Regardless of your political leanings, the recent election, political climate, and pending changes have been distressing for a lot of folks. This can be particularly true for women and individuals affected by sexual mistreatment, assault, or abuse. It’s important to acknowledge this impact and we want to share some information and strategies with you all to help cope with the effects.

We are excited to give you all the opportunity to better get to know one of our great clinicians, Nicole Tourigny, LMSW-cc. Nicole has been such a welcome addition to our team. She is most passionate about working with teen girls and mothers. Let’s get to know Nicole!

Maine women face unique challenges throughout life. Virago Wellness offers support & therapy services at every stage, from teen years to motherhood & beyond. Call today!

What is EMDR?

You've probably heard about EMDR, but what exactly is it? According to EMDRIA.org, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched and effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. EMDR is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which suggests that traumatic memories aren't stored properly in our long-term memory. This is why those vivid, painful details of traumatic events can feel so fresh and intrusive.

At Virago Wellness, we know that self care is an important tenet of mental health, so let's chat about some common pitfalls many of us encounter along the way, and, of course, share some practical tips on how to navigate through them.

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Here are a few tips to manage your mood and beat the effects of shorter days and longer nights as winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere.