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Treating Trauma with Somatic Experiencing Therapy

December 23rd, 2016 - Read more

When people experience trauma, especially early in life, it can have a devastating effect on them. The impact of trauma can last years and even a lifetime if a person does not have the resources to help them process their trauma in a healthy way. People can begin to develop coping mechanism such as self-medicating …

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The Benefits of EMDR Therapy for PTSD

December 19th, 2016 - Read more

Trauma refers to an unexpected event where a person’s well being and safety was put at risk. The person’s emotional response may lead to mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. PTSD is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States and is considered difficult to treat. However, newer therapy …

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7 Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

December 6th, 2016 - Read more

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety that involves a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild to severe. PTSD is a result of experiencing intense trauma to the point where a person’s life and safety were in danger. It could have been a one-time occurrence or a repeated event, which often requires …

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