Frequently, not only are victims re-traumatized by being asked deeply personal questions that may or may not be relevant to the crime committed, they are not afforded appropriate medical exams such as brain scans checking for TBIs.

Over the past few years what has always been a very dangerous and stressful profession has become even more hazardous and challenging. Law enforcement has historically been an unappreciated, underpaid and unheralded occupation and it is becoming increasingly worse.

Many people who suffer from an eating disorder are highly intelligent, articulate and can discuss almost any topic with remarkable insight. They are usually accomplished and successful whether it be in school, work, or in any other environment.

One of my favorite interventions for treating pain is Eye Movements Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

I have discovered that often the only truly effective treatment for sexual and emotional abuse is EMDR. Shame, guilt and low self worth are often debilitating emotions resulting from sexual and emotional abuse.

There are countless theories about why we dream, none of which fully explain exactly why it is that we dream. There is no concrete, evidence based data on why we dream.