Posts by Bliss Lewis
What to Expect During Your First Trauma Therapy Session
Making the decision to start trauma therapy is a significant act of courage. It is a step toward hope and healing. Yet, between making ...
Holistic Healing for Trauma: Supporting the Mind, Body, and Nervous System
The word "holistic" can bring a lot of different images to mind. For some, it suggests a gentle, whole-person approach to wellness. For...
The Role of Medication in Trauma and PTSD Treatment
The conversation about treating trauma and PTSD often centers on different types of therapy, from processing memories to working with t...
How Trauma Therapy Helps Rebuild Safety, Trust, and Connection
When you start trauma therapy, you might have a clear goal in mind: to stop having nightmares, to feel less anxious in crowds, or to fi...
A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Trauma-Focused Therapy in Brooklyn NY
Beginning the search for trauma therapy can feel overwhelming. The term "trauma" itself is broad, and when you start looking for help, ...
Body-Based Trauma Healing: Why the Nervous System Matters
We often think of therapy as a place where you sit down, tell your story, and analyze your thoughts. For decades, this "top-down" appro...
CBT for Trauma: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Supports Recovery
When we think about trauma, we often think about the past—the events that happened, the memories that linger, and the pain that feels u...
How EMDR Helps the Brain Process Trauma and Support Healing
If you have experienced trauma, you know that the past doesn't always stay in the past. It can show up unexpectedly in the present—a su...
Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments: What Really Works for Healing
When you begin looking for help with trauma, the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming. A quick online search for "trauma tre...
PTSD vs. Trauma: Understanding the Difference and What It Means for Healing
In conversations about mental health, the words "trauma" and "PTSD" are often used interchangeably. You might hear someone say they fee...