Children can be extremely affected by events that happen during early childhood. Early childhood adversity and trauma can lead to some pretty devastating consequences. When a child goes through a household breaking up due to separation or divorce, it can be confusing. They can think it is their fault, or develop behavioral or developmental problems. […]
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You may have heard the saying, “You can’t control what happens. You can only control how you respond to what happens.” The effectiveness of your response to a challenge or setback can be determined by what type of coping mechanism you choose. If you select unhealthy coping mechanisms, even a small problem can become a catastrophe. What
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It’s important to understand what secondary trauma means before we dive into the science behind it. Secondary trauma happens because our brains do not know how to process traumatic events. It’s not uncommon for people to feel guilty after witnessing someone else’s trauma. For example, if you see someone being attacked, you might feel angry
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PTSD, the abbreviation for posttraumatic stress disorder, is a type of anxiety disorder that develops in response to one or more traumatic experiences. It is reported that about 70% of all Americans experience a traumatic event in their lives. Some examples of traumatic events include sexual abuse, natural disasters, physical abuse, and the sudden loss
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EMDR for PTSD has served as one of the most effective forms of therapeutic intervention for individuals grappling with the lasting effects of trauma. Today, approximately 70% of the United States population (223.4 million people) have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. While not everyone who goes through trauma ends up developing
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