Workshops, Talks, & Training Recordings

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD. This comprehensive video from our A Ray of Hope providers explains:

• How EMDR works and what happens during a session

• Why does bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sounds) help process traumatic memories

• What conditions does EMDR treat beyond PTSD (including anxiety, panic, and phobias)

• What to expect during your first EMDR session

• How long does EMDR treatment typically take

Who should watch: Anyone considering EMDR therapy, anyone with trauma or PTSD, family members supporting someone in EMDR treatment

Many couples wait too long to seek help—often until the relationship is already in crisis. This video from A Ray of Hope therapist Michael Moore explains:

• The early warning signs that couples therapy could help

• Common myths about couples therapy ("It means we're about to break up")

• What actually happens in couples therapy sessions

• How to know if you're ready for couples therapy

A practical tip from our A Ray of Hope therapists for couples struggling with communication—how to break the pursue-withdraw cycle that keeps so many couples stuck.

Who should watch: Couples considering therapy, individuals wondering if couples therapy could help their relationship, therapists learning about relationship dynamics

Learn more: Couples counseling is available at our Kenosha and Libertyville locations

Unresolved trauma doesn't just stay in the past—it can show up in your body, your relationships, and your emotional responses years later. This video from our A Ray of Hope clinical team helps you distinguish between:

• Symptoms caused by current stressors vs. unresolved past trauma

• How trauma gets "stored" in the body and nervous system

• Why trauma symptoms can appear or worsen during periods of stress

• When trauma-specific therapy (like EMDR) is necessary
  
  

Who should watch: Anyone experiencing anxiety or physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, anyone who has experienced trauma, individuals considering PTSD treatment

Men are significantly less likely than women to seek mental health treatment. This important video from our A Ray of Hope team explores:

• Cultural barriers that prevent men from seeking help

• The cost of untreated depression and anxiety in men

• How to start the conversation about mental health

• What men should look for in a therapist

Who should watch: Men considering therapy, family members concerned about a male loved one, mental health providers working with male patients

ADHD isn't just a childhood condition—many adults have undiagnosed ADHD and have spent years struggling without understanding why. This video from our A Ray of Hope providers covers:

• Common myths about adult ADHD

• How ADHD shows up differently in adults vs. children

• Why are so many adults with ADHD are misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression first

• What treatment looks like for adults with ADHD

Who should watch: Adults who suspect they have ADHD, parents of children with ADHD wondering if they have it too, and anyone struggling with chronic procrastination or executive function difficulties

Learn more:
ADHD Evaluation & Treatment at A Ray of Hope

Personality disorders are often misunderstood. This comprehensive educational video from A Ray of Hope explains:

• What personality disorders are (and what they're not)

• How personality disorders differ from other mental health conditions

• Common types of personality disorders

• How personality disorders are treated

• Why early intervention matters

Who should watch: Anyone diagnosed with a personality disorder, family members trying to understand a loved one's diagnosis, and mental health professionals

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most treatable mental health conditions when the right therapy (DBT) is used. This video from our A Ray of Hope team covers:

• Core symptoms of BPD (intense emotions, fear of abandonment, unstable relationships)

• Why BPD is so often misdiagnosed

• How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps

• What to do if you think you or a loved one has BPD

Who should watch: Individuals diagnosed with or suspecting BPD, family members, therapists working with BPD patients

Learn more: Personality Disorders at A Ray of Hope

Patients often use "numbness" and "tingling" interchangeably, but they're actually different sensations that can point to different neurological issues. This video from our A Ray of Hope neurologists explains:

• The difference between numbness (loss of sensation) and tingling (pins-and-needles)

• What each sensation might indicate neurologically

• When these symptoms warrant urgent evaluation

• Common causes of numbness and tingling

Who should watch: Anyone experiencing numbness or tingling, patients with neuropathy, and individuals considering neurological evaluation

Learn more: Neurological Symptoms at A Ray of Hope

Dizziness and vertigo are not the same thing, and the difference matters for diagnosis and treatment. This video from our A Ray of Hope neurology team explains:

• What dizziness feels like (lightheadedness, unsteadiness) vs. vertigo (room spinning)

• Common causes of each

• When to see a neurologist

• How vestibular testing can help diagnose the cause

Who should watch: Anyone experiencing dizziness or balance problems, patients with vertigo, and individuals considering a neurological evaluation

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment for depression that hasn't responded to medication. This video from A Ray of Hope covers:

• How TMS works (magnetic pulses stimulate underactive brain regions)

• What conditions does TMS treat (depression, OCD, anxiety)

• What to expect during a TMS session

• Who is a good candidate for TMS therapy

Who should watch: Patients with treatment-resistant depression, anyone who hasn't responded to antidepressants, and individuals considering advanced mental health treatment

Learn more: TMS Therapy at A Ray of Hope