Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...
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For many of us, trauma can be challenging to define and even more challenging to talk about. Here are five things everyone should know about trauma and ways to support a friend, colleague or loved one ...
While you might be familiar with talk therapy, otherwise known as cognitive behavioral therapy, there is another form of therapy that's focused on healing from past wounds caused by trauma. Pete ...
If new books are lucky they enjoy a brief honeymoon of attention before ebbing away into oblivion. Not so "The Body Keeps the Score", a publishing phenomenon that has kept selling long after it first ...
Our past jobs can shape our lives, careers, and relationships, and how we think about our professional selves. For some, the most painful experiences remain lodged in their psyches: the abusive boss ...
After trauma, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can involve intrusive nightmares, flashbacks and physical reactions when reminded of the ...
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What does it mean for a hospital to offer "trauma-informed care"? How about a hairdresser ? Or even a paint colour consultant?Suddenly, this term ...