Compassion Fatigue Symptoms in Caregivers Similar to PTSD

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Everyone has been talking about the effects of war has on soldiers when they return from war; it’s called PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Bill Moyers recently brought to light an untold topic about the affects of war: compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue occurs when the caregivers in the war zones…

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EMDRIA’s New Definition of EMDR

EMDRIA recently updated the clinical definition of EMDR. The definition that EMDR therapists use with clients, however, has not significantly changed. Here are three examples of the new changes for EMDR clinicians: Life-disturbing Experiences — The DSM-IV limits the definition of PTSD to only include major traumatic incidents. EMDRIA’s new definition…

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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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