Trauma Articles, Page 3
The Power of Journaling in Trauma Recovery
For many, the idea of journaling evokes images of neatly written pages, a daily chronicle of events and feelings. It's often recommende...
Mindfulness for Trauma Survivors: Feeling Safer in the Present Moment
Mindfulness has become a go-to recommendation for managing stress, improving focus, and finding a sense of inner peace. It is often pre...
How Deep Breathing Helps Regulate the Nervous System After Trauma
"Take a deep breath." It is perhaps the most common piece of advice given for stress or anxiety. Yet, for someone living with the after...
How Trauma-Sensitive Care Transforms Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes
In the world of mental health, we often focus heavily on specific diagnoses and treatment modalities. You might spend hours researching...
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...