by Dr. Ann Marie | Jul 14, 2026 | The Science
The “chemical imbalance” theory of depression — that low serotonin causes depression and SSRIs restore the balance — was never established science. A landmark 2022 systematic review found no consistent evidence linking low serotonin to depression. The...
by Dr. Ann Marie | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
I have been an avid meditator since it truly was my introduction to hypnotherapy. I always thought “I can’t meditate” but really that is the whole point of meditation. Like any sport or activity you don’t become good at it when you first do it,...
by Dr. Ann Marie | Jun 19, 2026 | Hypnotherapy
The inner child isn’t a metaphor — it’s a psychological reality with roots in over a century of clinical research. From Carl Jung’s child archetype to Eric Berne’s transactional analysis model to modern trauma neuroscience, the concept has been...
by Dr. Ann Marie | Jun 19, 2026 | The Work
Forgiveness is hard because the brain experiences unresolved hurt as an ongoing threat. The deeper obstacle is often self-forgiveness, which most people skip entirely. This article walks through the psychology of what keeps people stuck, why it is so hard to forgive...
by Dr. Ann Marie | Jun 18, 2026 | Field Notes, The Science
Trauma doesn’t just live in your memories — it changes the physical structure and activity of your brain. New research using SPECT brain imaging is making it possible to see those changes objectively, offering answers for people who have tried therapy, tried...
