Author: masoodsuliman
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Why Do I Always Feel on Edge? Hypervigilance and Relaxation
A quiet evening does not always feel restful. Someone may finally have time to relax and still feel ready for something to go wrong. A conversation can be over while a change in the other person’s tone continues to hold their attention. Reassurance may bring relief, only for the uncertainty to return later. One distinction…
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How to choose a therapist in Ottawa
A practical guide to choosing a therapist in Ottawa, including registration checks, personal fit, access, fees, insurance questions and what to ask in a consultation.
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Why One of You Pushes and the Other Goes Quiet
It started with something small. The dishes. A tone. A message that sat unanswered for six hours. Ten minutes later you are somewhere the two of you have been a hundred times before. One of you is talking faster and pressing for an answer. The other has gone quiet and is looking at the floor.…
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The 8 Phases of EMDR: What the Whole Process Looks Like
When most people picture EMDR, they picture the eye movements. Someone waves a hand, your eyes follow, and somehow the trauma fades. But eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, to give EMDR its full name, is an eight-phase therapy, and the eye movements don’t appear until phase four. Some of the most important work happens before…
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Does EMDR Really Work? What the Evidence (and a Therapist) Actually Say
“Does this actually work?” It is one of the first things people ask me about EMDR, and it is a fair question. You may have read the clinical definition already. What you really want to know is whether it will do anything for you, or whether it is just hype. I’m Masood Suliman, a Registered…
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What Actually Happens in an EMDR Session
EMDR sessions begin with assessment and preparation. During a later processing session, you bring aspects of a memory to mind while following short sets of bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. Your therapist pauses to ask what you notice and leaves time to close the session. Processing begins when you and your therapist agree…
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Complex PTSD Treatment in Ottawa: Options and What to Expect
How complex PTSD is treated: EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy and the Flash Technique, explained plainly by an Ottawa trauma therapist.
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How PTSD Affects Relationships and How to Heal Together
How PTSD shows up between partners: distance, conflict, trust. And how couples heal together.
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ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation: Why Mood Swings Happen & How to Manage Them
Why ADHD makes emotions hit harder, what triggers mood swings, and practical ways to manage them.
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationship: A Guide for Couples
What healthy boundaries look like in a relationship, how to set them without a fight, and when counselling helps.