Trauma Archives - Michael G. Quirke, MFT

EMDR For Anxiety: How Does It Help Provide Relief?

Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-02-20T04:54:54+00:00

Anxiety feels awful- doesn't it? Your stomach tightens into a bit of a knot and you don't know why. Your jaw clenches and your breath constricts. Sometimes you think there is nothing that is going to help- you will never be that calm, cool and collected person. If this sounds like you, EMDR for anxiety might just be the thing that will help you. Although anxiety makes you suffer, there is good news. We know more about treating anxiety than perhaps any other psychological problem. EMDR For Anxiety Helps In These 3 Ways: 1. EMDR Strengthens Anxiety Coping Skills You remember [...]

EMDR For Anxiety: How Does It Help Provide Relief?Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-02-20T04:54:54+00:00

EMDR for PTSD and Trauma Symptoms: How Does It Work?

Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-02-18T03:57:59+00:00

The car accident happened so long ago, but it feels as if it occurred just yesterday. You can still hear the screeching of the tires on the pavement and the crunching of the metal. When you go to a gas station, just the smell of the fuel vapors in the air brings you back to that terrible day. It’s often hard for you to concentrate and focus. You’ve even caught yourself getting angry and snapping back at others. If this sounds familiar, that’s because these are symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). And these trauma symptoms can be crippling. However, eye movement desensitization and [...]

EMDR for PTSD and Trauma Symptoms: How Does It Work?Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-02-18T03:57:59+00:00

EMDR Psychotherapy- Expectations vs. Reality

Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-02-13T23:23:43+00:00

EMDR psychotherapy has been around since the 1980's. During that time, there has been a fair amount of false and inaccurate information it. What am I talking about? Below is a few of some of the common misunderstanding that I hear from clients, and sometimes from other therapists EMDR Psychotherapy Is A Quick Fix Every few weeks, I receive a phone call from a potential EMDR psychotherapy client. He or she tells me that they want to come in for "a few EMDR psychotherapy sessions". During our conversation, that person often will describe a bit about their history and their [...]

EMDR Psychotherapy- Expectations vs. RealityMichael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-02-13T23:23:43+00:00

What Is An EMDR Session Like?

Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-02-09T06:34:16+00:00

You've heard about EMDR. Perhaps you've had someone close tell you about their experience of EMDR sessions. But you wonder "What is an EMDR session like?" In this article, I'll describe to you the typical flow of EMDR sessions. Your First EMDR Session The first time we meet, I will do my best to help you feel comfortable talking about personal things. I'l ask you questions to help me learn about you. We'll talk about your history and your goals. We'll come up with a plan about how to work together in such a way as to get you the best [...]

What Is An EMDR Session Like?Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-02-09T06:34:16+00:00

Can a History of Trauma Lead to Relationship Problems? – How?

Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-01-29T00:21:52+00:00

Being in a loving, caring, and affirming relationship is a wonderful thing. You feel supported by your partner, and you know that their feelings are based on mutual respect. Yet, what happens if you're someone who has experienced trauma, even when very young? Can that lead to relationship problems later in life? Yes, a history of trauma in the past could cause problems in your present relationship. Consider the following reasons for how trauma—even if it happened a very long time ago—can still have an effect on your relationships today. Not Knowing the Difference Between Caring and Abuse For those [...]

Can a History of Trauma Lead to Relationship Problems? – How?Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-01-29T00:21:52+00:00

How Early Life Trauma Can Lead to Chronic Anxiety Symptoms in Adults

Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-01-29T00:11:06+00:00

You can still remember how your parent yelled at you constantly when you very young. Every little thing you did seemed to set them off. You tried your best, but of course, you were only a child! Over time, you learned that you had to walk a very fine line in order to please your parent. This trauma stuck with you as you became an adult. And now you struggle with chronic anxiety symptoms that you just can’t seem to shake. You may not have realized that early life trauma could be the source of these issues. However, trauma therapy can help you [...]

How Early Life Trauma Can Lead to Chronic Anxiety Symptoms in AdultsMichael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-01-29T00:11:06+00:00

The Emotional Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adults

Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-01-28T23:39:09+00:00

Unfortunately, we know that for many children growing up is very difficult. Children can be exposed to traumatic events early in their lives. This could mean experiencing a loss, such as the death of someone close to them, or being displaced from their home. Trauma can also occur from having to cope with an illness or being exposed to violence. Whatever the reason, the impact of childhood trauma can continue far into a person's adult years. And that can have a profound impact on their lives, their emotions, and their relationships with others. How so? Being “Stuck” in the Past For many [...]

The Emotional Impact of Childhood Trauma on AdultsMichael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2019-01-28T23:39:09+00:00

PTSD and Trauma: A Pathway to Chronic Medical Issues

Michael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2018-11-30T17:04:42+00:00

PTSD and Trauma: A Pathway to Chronic Medical Issues You just don’t understand what's going on. The pain is nearly constant, and it seems as if the medication doesn’t work as it should. At night you have trouble falling asleep and getting a full night’s rest. Plus, your stomach is always bothering you. Did you ever stop to consider that what your feeling could actually be connected to PTSD and trauma? PTSD and Trauma When most people think of trauma, they consider emotional or psychological problems. Yet, they rarely ever think of chronic medical issues being connected to trauma. [...]

PTSD and Trauma: A Pathway to Chronic Medical IssuesMichael G. Quirke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist2018-11-30T17:04:42+00:00