Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own, others require careful tending. Each individual’s needs and ...

Attachment-Focused EMDR merges the structured trauma-processing of EMDR with a focus on safety, trust, and repairing early relational wounds. Developed by Dr. Laurel Parnell, this method adapts EMDR ...

Trauma leaves deep marks on the brain, body, and emotions, but science is helping us understand how to heal. From childhood adversity to PTSD in adulthood, research shows that resilience, supportive ...

Since the landmark adverse childhood experiences study nearly 30 years ago, it has become clear that childhood trauma is widespread in our communities. The problem is so pervasive that in 2019 the ...

Childhood trauma can affect people in various ways. There are many therapy options to help treat the effects of this trauma. A child can experience trauma in many ...

Somatic therapy is a body-oriented therapeutic approach that aims to resolve symptoms of stress and trauma. It may offer benefits for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other health ...

A systematic review of 10 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) found that trauma-based psychological treatments were superior to usual care in reducing depressive symptoms in older adults with ...

A specialist form of therapy could offer hope for some of the most vulnerable young PTSD sufferers – according to a University of East Anglia study. Researchers investigated the effectiveness of ...

As a counselor, I believe that true and lasting change comes from looking at the whole person. I work with patients to bring about transformation through an understanding of the body, emotional ...

On Friday morning, 21 EMS providers from across the Peninsula donned “bunny suits” at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. They weren’t getting dressed for trick-or-treating, though — they ...