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What Is DEAR MAN? And Why Channeling Confidence (Like Leslie Jones) Can Help You Use It with Power
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Carraco (@potomacbehavioralhealth) We teach clients many tools for healing, from nervous-system regulation to trauma recovery to somatic therapy and EMDR. One of the most under-used tools comes from...
Why AI Can’t Replace Real Therapy, Especially for Trauma and Addiction Recovery
The Promises and the Dangers of AI in Mental Health Artificial intelligence is reshaping many professions, including mental health care. Some tools offer convenience: automated note-taking, mood-tracking apps, or chatbots that promise “therapy anytime.” According to a...
How to Navigate the First Holidays After Your Divorce
Neuroscience Based Tips for Emotional Resilience Practical, compassionate guidance for surviving (and even softening into) a season that can feel emotionally charged. The first holidays after divorce can feel like someone changed all the rules of a game you used to...
How To Overcome Your Fear of Starting Therapy
If you’re contemplating starting therapy, but feel trapped by fear, you’re not alone. Starting therapy can feel like standing on the edge of a diving board. You know the water below might be healing, but the leap feels uncertain. Even adults who are...
Supreme Court Weighs Conversion Therapy Bans: What Chiles v. Salazar Means for LGBT Youth and Mental Health Professionals
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Chiles v. Salazar, a case that could redefine how states regulate conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors. The outcome will determine whether bans on conversion therapy currently enacted in 25 states can legally stand under the First...
Coping with the Anniversary of October 7: How to Care for Your Mind and Body When the World Feels Heavy
As another October 7 approaches, many people notice a quiet heaviness settling in, even before they realize why.For those directly or indirectly affected by the violence of that day, the anniversary can bring grief, fear, anger, and exhaustion.Even for those not...
What Do I Do If Someone I Love Is At Risk For Suicide?
Each September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that many people struggle silently, and that with awareness, compassion, and action, lives can be saved. According to The National Alliance on Mental Illness, the goal of this month is to help people recognize...
The Safe and Sound Protocol: A Polyvagal Approach to Healing
At Potomac Behavioral Health, we specialize in therapies that help rewire the nervous system for safety, resilience, and healing. One of the approaches we offer is the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a cutting-edge, evidence-based intervention designed to support...