While many sources of trauma are physical in nature, it can cause a lasting impact on a person’s physical, emotional and mental health. Sometimes, the effect can be so severe that they interfere with an individual’s ability to live a normal life. Studies show that about 20% of individuals who have experienced a traumatic event […]
Treating Trauma and PTSD with EMDR
Traumatic events can be difficult to come to terms with. People who have survived trauma including combat, domestic violence, sexual abuse or have witnessed a life-threatening event may develop post traumatic stress disorder. These people often relive the experience through flashbacks and nightmares. The symptoms do not go away on their own and may even […]
Benefits of EMDR Therapy
People who have suffered from major traumas such as accidents, combat experiences, sexual assault, physical assault or the sudden death of a loved one end up seeking a therapist with whom they are comfortable talking to or will provide them the best treatment. But with the numerous forms of therapy that are used to treat […]
EMDR Therapy Helps in Trauma Recovery
Traumatic events can be difficult to come to terms with. If the experience is too disturbing, it leaves a negative impact on the person’s life. People who have experienced severe forms of trauma such as accidents, combat experiences or physical assault usually suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many of them experience angry outbursts, sleeping […]