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What is Complex PTSD?
Many people are familiar with or have at least heard of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). People may develop PTSD after they go through a singular
The 3 Types of Burnout Explained
As you work towards your goals, you may often feel invigorated, excited, and motivated. You know what you want, you know how to get there,
How to Calm Anxiety in 5 Easy Steps
Anxiety is a common issue, yet it feels isolating when it strikes. If you have experienced anxiety in the past, then you know how crippling
Psychologist Spotlight: Vanessa Roddenberry, Ph.D.
Meet Dr. Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Dr. Roddenberry is a Clinical Psychologist. She founded Breyta Psychological Services to address the need for trauma-informed mental
Trauma-Informed Care In Practice
by Vanessa Roddenberry, Ph.D. If you’re a trauma survivor, you deserve Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) from your medical professionals. If you’re a provider, you should be
A Breathing Exercise to Help Manage Anxiety and Promote Relaxation
Coping Skill of the Month: Breathing Techniques January’s mental health coping skill is brought to you by Dr. Sarini Ettigi, Ph.D. Dr. Ettigi loves to
Is Couples Therapy Right For Me?
How To Know If Couples Therapy Is Right For You One of the most thrilling and terrifying experiences that we as human beings can experience
Self-Care Calendar
Begin Anew In 2021 Start your New Year off fresh with an emphasis on health and wellness. It goes without saying that 2020 was one
Breyta Psychologist Awarded Research Honor
We’re so proud of our Dr. Ficker! Dr. Ficker and her colleagues at the Wayne State Institute of Gerontology have won the American Public Health
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
By: Rachel Redwine Vaughan How can three letters change my life? If you’ve searched for a therapist in the past two decades, particularly an effective
Coping With The Holiday Blues
Acknowledging Holiday Pressures and Expectations What images come to mind when you think about the holidays? Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Gleeful children ripping open
How To Be An Informed Consumer Of Your Mental Health Care
Choosing the Right Mental Health Care Provider: What You Need To Know This is the first of multi-part blog series on how to choose the
Mental Health Is As Important As Physical Health
Emotions Are Like Teeth You wouldn’t skip brushing your teeth would you? You know that you need to pay attention to your physical health. You
June 2019 is PTSD Awareness Month
Educate. Empower. Heal. Take time this month to learn about the signs and symptoms of PTSD. Even if you are not suffering from it, chances
Worry and fear are not the roadblocks you think they are…
Let’s Re-evaluate What’s Holding You Back Stop Living “Until” So often we live our lives based on a perceived state of imperfection vs. perfection or
April is Sexual Assault Prevention Month
One in five women and one in 67 men will be raped at some point in their lives. By the age of 17, 57 percent
How What You Learned When You Were A Kid Can Help You Fall Asleep
Sometimes Sleep Eludes Us Falling asleep can be difficult, particularly when the demands of adult life intrude on our natural sleep rhythms. We find ourselves
Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Caring
What Is Compassion Fatigue What happens when feeling empathy and care for others creates suffering in us? This type of suffering is known as compassion
Self-Care: A Holiday Survival Guide
Winter Months Can Be Stressful Cool weather, pumpkin spice everything, and anxiety about the holidays…Winter is here! Why is it that the fall and winter
Running on Empty: When Caring for Others Leads to Burnout
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”– Jack Kornfield Who Are Caregivers Are you a caregiver? If so, it’s vitally important to
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When Family Relationships Feel Complicated: Parenthood, Boundaries, and Healing
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. For many people, holidays like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day arrive wrapped in warmth, gratitude, brunch reservations, handmade cards, and
Complex PTSD vs. PTSD: When Trauma Is Not an Event, but an Environment
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. We often picture posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the aftermath of a single, catastrophic event, such as a car accident,
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy: What Actually Happens and How It Works
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. When people begin considering trauma therapy, one of the most common—and often unspoken—questions is: What actually happens in trauma therapy?
Luck Isn’t Random: The Psychology and Biology of “Making Your Own Luck”
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, we talk about luck as if it’s something you either have or you don’t.
Why Therapy Hasn’t Helped Before (And What’s Often Missing)
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P If you’ve found yourself wondering why therapy hasn’t helped before, you’re not alone and the answer is often more
When Trauma Disrupts Motivation and Follow-Through: Why “Trying Harder” Isn’t the Answer
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. Many people seeking therapy for trauma arrive with the same quiet frustration:“I know what I should do. I just can’t