Please note, services may have changed at our locations due to availability. Therapeutic massage is an ancient practice, having evolved over thousands of years to comprise a range of techniques and modalities. “Medical massage therapy," the application of massage therapy to treat medical conditions, is a more recent ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts That Won’t Go Away
Many parents understand what it's like to have terrifying thoughts that won't go away about their child being harmed. Everyone experiences moments of frustration or anger when a violent thought creeps in and then subsides. It's common to experience anxiety and even play out scenarios about failing when trying something ... Read More
The Challenges of Returning to Civilian Life: An Expert’s Insights
The transition from active military duty to civilian life can be challenging on multiple fronts for veterans. Raymond (“Ray”) McDaniel knows. As a clinical therapist and a program lead for Shatterproof FHE Health, our specialized treatment program for first responders, McDaniel has come alongside many people who in ... Read More
Peer Support for First Responders: Insights from an Expert
First responders with addiction or mental health needs face many barriers that keep them from seeking treatment, from stigma and lack of time to a fear of being perceived as weak or unfit to serve. This reality helps to explain why, when at least 60 percent of first responders report they need treatment, less than half ... Read More
An Expert on IV Ketamine — After Matthew Perry’s Death
Medical ketamine has been safely used as an anesthetic for decades and is an increasingly mainstream treatment for depression and other psychiatric disorders. But when actor Matthew Perry died from an overdose in October 2023, his death thrust ketamine into the headlines, raising questions and concerns about the drug’s ... Read More
Not Tarzan on the Couch—What Is Primal Therapy?
Today, there are many mental healthcare treatments designed to help patients overcome or successfully manage their condition. Many of these treatments have the backing of the medical and scientific communities, because they have been rigorously studied and have been shown to be safe and effective treatments. Your ... Read More
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Feelings of Remorse?
Narcissism refers to a personality style that involves being self-centered and prioritizing one's needs, often at the expense of others. Someone with narcissistic traits may lack empathy and compassion, making them difficult to be around. But do narcissists ever feel bad about their behavior toward others? It ... Read More
What Therapy Is Best for Managing Work Stress?
People with full-time jobs spend, on average, 40 hours per week at their workplace, not counting the commute time or work they might bring home. According to Gettysburg College, this roughly translates to approximately 90,000 hours during the average person's lifetime. In other words, that’s about one-third of their ... Read More
