Trauma
EMDR: A Breakthrough in Trauma Processing and Emotional Healing
EMDR Therapy and Residential Treatment EMDR – What is it? EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that helps people process and heal from traumatic memories. It is based on the idea that trauma can become “stuck” in the brain, causing emotional and psychological stress. The goal of EMDR is to…
Read MoreTherapy Modalities for Complex Trauma
Therapy Modalities for Complex Trauma Complex Trauma – What is it? Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) can result from experiencing chronic trauma, such as prolonged child abuse or domestic violence. It’s closely related to PTSD and borderline personality disorder. Chronic trauma results in stress responses including anxiety, flashbacks, heightened emotional responses (impulsivity/aggressiveness), and…
Read MoreDiscussing the Rise in Trauma: How Global Shared Trauma is Changing Treatment Plans and Modalities
Discussing the Rise in Trauma Trauma is on the rise. In the last 20 years alone, Google searches for the term have nearly tripled. Discussions around “trauma” on social media platforms have risen almost 30% since 2022. Many clinicians have also witnessed an increased diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder coupled with trauma among college…
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