Why Are Workplace Affairs So Common and So Devastating? Insights from the Coldplay Kiss Cam Affair Scandal
Megan Carraco, LCPC is a licensed therapist and founder of Potomac Behavioral Health. When ex Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Astronomer HR executive Kristin Cabot were caught having an affair by a Coldplay kiss cam, the moment went viral, not just for its celebrity...
When the Waters Recede: Understanding Secondary Trauma After Texas Floods
It’s been almost 2 weeks since the July 4th floods in central Texas, particularly Kerr County, claimed nearly 130 lives, including more than 27 children at Camp Mystic, with over 100 still missing and left hundreds struggling to cope both mentally and...
What to Say (and What Not to Say) to Someone Affected by the Texas Floods
When disasters strike, like the devastating floods in Texas this weekend, many of us are left wondering: What do I even say? It can be hard to know what to say (or what not to say) to someone affected by a tragedy like the Texas floods. In times of crisis and grief,...
Can I Do EMDR on Myself?
If you’ve been exploring trauma healing, you’ve probably come across EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Maybe you’ve read about it, heard someone say it was life-changing, or even seen celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Prince Harry, or Sandra Bullock...