Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a technique developed to support the integration of traumatic and overwhelming experiences. It was originally designed for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly single-incident trauma, where a … [Read more...] about What Is EMDR?
Trauma
Going No Contact with Your Family After Childhood Trauma, Emotional Neglect and Narcissistic Abuse
Here’s What You’ll Find in This Oprah Podcast About Going No Contact with Your Family Going no contact with your family is often a trauma-informed boundary chosen after years of emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, or toxic and unsafe relationships. Estrangement becomes a … [Read more...] about Going No Contact with Your Family After Childhood Trauma, Emotional Neglect and Narcissistic Abuse
Trauma-Informed vs Trauma Therapy: What’s the Difference?
The Rise of Trauma-Informed Practice The use of trauma-informed language has become widespread over the past decade, reflecting an important cultural shift. There is now a broader recognition that people’s behaviours, emotions, and relational patterns are shaped by what has … [Read more...] about Trauma-Informed vs Trauma Therapy: What’s the Difference?
The Many Faces of Trauma: How Different Types Impact Us
Over the past decade, trauma has become a more visible part of our collective conversation. We hear it more often on social media, from the people around us, and in therapy. But what exactly does trauma mean, and how does it show up in our lives? What are the different types of … [Read more...] about The Many Faces of Trauma: How Different Types Impact Us
What is Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)?
Photo: Pixabay What is Complex Trauma? Complex trauma, a term embraced in the field of traumatic stress, encompasses the enduring impact of multiple, chronic, and interpersonal adversities that often initiate in early childhood within the child's caregiving system. Bessel … [Read more...] about What is Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)?
