Orlando Trauma Therapist Explains Rape Culture Part 2

Written by: Trissa Dodson, LMHC

In the last blog post Understanding Rape Culture Part One, we learned that Rape Culture negatively affects survivors of sexual violence by turning blame onto the victims and invalidating their pain. We also learned that Rape Culture protects those who inflict harm on others and minimizes the gravity of violence. Rape Culture ultimately damages our individual relationships with one another, as well as our relationship with our communities on a larger scale. How do we end Rape Culture? You can start by reflecting on your own experiences and the experiences of others with compassion and respect. 

Orlando Anxiety Therapist Shares 5 Mental Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Have you been thinking about how a pet can benefit your mental health? Are you ready to welcome a furry friend but needed a few more reasons to convince your family?

My name is Lauran Hahn, LMHC and I am the owner of Mindful Living Counseling, a therapy practice specializing in anxiety and trauma. At Mindful Living Counseling we have a therapy dog named Opal who loves being around our team and clients. As Opal’s dog mom, I feel passionate about the great benefits of owning a pet that they bring to your life. I sat down with my team of anxiety therpaists and asked them to help me brainstorm and share some of the benefits of welcoming a furry friend into your life!

Orlando Trauma Therapist Explains Rape Culture

Your heart is pounding. You might be thinking, “What did that person just say to me?” “What did they mean by that?” You’re left feeling icky or uncomfortable. You try to brush off their comments, but you can’t shake that irritated, nervous feeling that something is off. You question whether or not to say something back, but decide it’s not worth the confrontation and try to ignore it.

My name is Trissa Dodson LMHC, and I’m a sexual violence trauma therapist. In order to heal from sexual trauma, we need to talk about how sexual violence permeates the larger society we’re all a part of. We need to talk about the word no one seems to want to say, the dreaded R-word: Rape. More specifically, Rape Culture.

Teen Counseling Orlando Resources

You know your teen is ready for therapy. Things are getting wonky at school and home and they need the support of someone to help navigate these turbulent waters.

You also know just how important it is to match your teen with a therapist that is a good fit. You don’t want to try multiple therapists before finding the right person because that will likely deter them from therapy altogether. Time is of the essence and you’re searching to find a therapist that meets your family's and your teen's needs.

Orlando Therapist Shares 11 Parenting Tips for Raising Awesome Humans

Do you worry that you’re not doing the parenting thing right? Do you compare yourself to other moms and feel like you’re coming up short? Do you worry that your parenting approach might just be screwing things up?

As an Orlando therapist and the mom of two kids, ages 6 and 28, I have learned a lot about momming over the years. In celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, I thought I’d turn the wisdom I have gathered over the years into 11 Parenting Tips for Raising Awesome Kids.

Orlando Therapist Helps Your Teen Navigate Through College Rejection Letters

Your teen has been excitedly awaiting their college acceptance letters. They check the mail and their email daily in anticipation that they will soon hear back from colleges after working hard on their applications. As their parent, you’re anticipating this news as well and join in on their nerves and excitement!

They open their first response from a college and as they do so, you watch their face fall into disappointment. After all their hard work, they received a letter that they were not granted acceptance into college. Your teen is crushed and upset by this rejection and unsure how to handle it. As their parent, you feel their pain and defeat. How do you help your child through receiving this bad news?

Orlando Therapist Shares About Anxiety Therapy

Have you been tied up in knots lately and paralyzed by anxiety? Have you wanted to relax, but been unsure of exactly how to help yourself? Anxiety can be an all-consuming experience that leaves you feeling powerless and out of control.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way. I have helped many people heal from and overcome anxiety. My name is Lauran Hahn and I am a specialized Anxiety Therapist in Orlando and the owner of Mindful Living Counseling. I have helped many anxious clients feel calm and in control again.

EMDR Therapy Orlando for a Recent Trauma

Have you recently experienced a traumatic event? Maybe you were in a car accident, witnessed a crime, or experienced a natural disaster. Whatever the event, it's normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious and scared in the aftermath of trauma. But with the help of a mental health professional trained in EMDR Therapy, you can recover from the traumatic event and move forward in your life. One approach that may be helpful is the recent traumatic episode protocol (RTEP).

Orlando Therapist Shares all About Art Therapy

Are you looking for therapy, but worry that you won’t know what to talk about? Do you struggle to put your thoughts and feelings into words? Are you looking for a change, but don’t know where or how to start therapy?

Have you tried other forms of therapy but just feel stuck? Do you feel like you’ve hit a wall with traditional talk therapy? Looking to dive deeper into your processing?

Orlando Therapist Explains How EMDR Therapy Works

Have you been considering EMDR Therapy but want to understand what is before picking up the phone and getting started? Does it sound a bit “woo woo” and you need to know more you open to giving it a try?

Orlando Therapist Explains What to Expect in EMDR Therapy

Are you curious about EMDR Therapy? You’d like to try it, but you want to understand exactly what’s happening in an EMDR Therapy session. You’ve heard people rave about the results, but you need a little more information before you’ll be ready to schedule a session.

Orlando Therapist Answers the Question What is EMDR Therapy?

Have you heard a lot about EMDR Therapy? Maybe a friend recently shared that they are going to EMDR Therapy, and they love it! Or you've read about a celebrity doing EMDR Therapy and getting profound results (check out our links below with interviews with Prince Harry and Sandra Bullock). In either case, you’re wondering what in the world is EMDR Therapy? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. The EMDR Therapists at Mindful Living Counseling Orlando decided to take a moment and answer this question for you. So in this blog post, each therapist will give their own personalized explanation of EMDR Therapy.

Teenage Counselor Shares 31 Healthy Activities for Teens in Orlando

As a group practice that specializes in teenage counseling in Orlando, we know what it’s like to constantly figure out exciting activities for your teenager! With Spring Break just around the corner, we brainstormed a comprehensive list of activities for you and your teen to enjoy in Orlando. We included ideas for different interests, ages, and activities to account for those rainy Florida days.

Teenage Counselor Helps Your Anxious Teen With College Applications

It’s that time of the year - college application deadlines are looming. You see your teen wracked with nerves as these deadlines creep up. You notice the overwhelm they’re experiencing as they fill out each form, submit transcripts and test scores, and then anxiously await a response. What can you do to help them through this difficult process?