by Kendal Vaarwerk | Jul 12, 2023 | Body/Mind, Trauma
Trauma is like a tattoo that never fades. Imprinted into our very bodies. Trauma leaves a lasting impact on our immune system, autonomic nervous system, and our memory. This impact on memory can truly propel the sufferer back to the very moment of trauma. ...
by Steve O'Bryan | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Explore What’s Next is a psychotherapy practice located in Western New York that stands out from other regional practices due to our support on trauma prevention and community intervention. As a forward-looking and proactive organization, we believe in looking...
by Tacianna Indovina | Nov 6, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Life Matters
The song “Blurred Lines” re-appeared on the radio last week. I found myself mindlessly singing along to the lyrics and felt horrified as I said the words “I know you want it.” If you haven’t heard or paid attention to the song or music video, it’s about a man telling...
by Dr Aletta | Nov 23, 2016 | Anxiety, Relationships
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” ~Epictetus, Greek philosopher and a very wise guy There are lots of reasons not to be crazy about this holiday. Putting up with kids that...
by Dr Aletta | Apr 3, 2014 | Anxiety, Mental Health
As soon as I saw the “Breaking News” my heart sank. Another shooting. Another gunman. More dead, injured, traumatized. Then I brace myself for those two little words that always accompany these disastrous gun-related events: “mental illness.”...