Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...

According to many therapists and mental health professionals, sometimes trauma isn't derived from one-time, extreme life events like a tragic tornado, a school shooting or a car crash. Many people ...

Key Takeaways Functional freeze is when someone goes into autopilot as a response to chronic stress and trauma. Unlike other trauma responses, someone in functional freeze can appear completely normal ...

Trauma is everywhere.” Centering trauma as the primary cause of all of society’s ills has become controversial, and the Vox article cautions that the term may be losing its meaning. Van der Kolk was ...

The term “post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)” is not one traditionally associated with the workplace. Unfortunately, some employees are experiencing “shocking, scary and even dangerous events,” ...

Research suggests work-induced emotional trauma can damage people's self-esteem and their careers. While trauma can be harmful, experts say it can also bring about "post-traumatic growth." That's when ...

26% of respondents to a Healthline survey about online therapy report seeking therapeutic help for trauma No matter how you identify, your age, or time since trauma(s), research shows teletherapy is ...

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Public unrest is straining mental health nationwide, especially in BIPOC communities, as culturally responsive and decolonizing therapy approaches gain ground.

You can’t stop loving him. You broke it off with your abusive, emotionally detached partner. You’re overwhelmed by a rollercoaster of intense emotions — denial, fear, anger, guilt, and sorrow. Your ...