Working with Complex PTSD, Dissociation, and EMDR Therapy

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We often hear in the news about trauma and PTSD, but very little on Complex PTSD. So what is Complex PTSD? Here is what Wikipedia defines as Complex PTSD: “Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) also known as developmental trauma disorder (DTD) or complex trauma is a psychological injury that results…

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Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addictions ~ by Dr. Gabor Mate

  Dr. Gabor Mate, author of “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addictions,” suggests that one of the major causes of addictions is childhood trauma. For years the addiction field has said that addictions were caused by genetics. If your father is an addict then you have the…

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Fifty Shades of Trauma

             SPOILER ALERT: This blog post will contain plot details about “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy. Everywhere I go people are talking about “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The excitement over the book (now a movie) intrigued me, so I went ahead and read it. While many women…

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May is Mental Health Month

May is officially Mental Health Month to raise awareness of trauma and the devastating impact it has on people. Trauma can impact someone physically, emotionally, and overall mental well-being. It is important to note that trauma is more recognized in our society now more than ever. For years trauma has…

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EMDR as a Resource for Healing The Trauma of Bullying

A recent article in the Salisbury Post shed light on the epidemic of bullying, and also the traumatic effect bullying can have on a child.  If a victim of bullying feels isolated, or has no method to reach out for support, or has no way to defend themselves – whether…

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