Trauma
How to Help Someone With PTSD
Supporting someone with PTSD is its own skill. Here are the scripts that work in the moment, the safety plan worth writing…
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Complex PTSD Symptoms: 17-Symptom Checklist and What to Do Next
Complex PTSD symptoms span emotion, identity, relationships, and the body. Use our 17-symptom checklist to spot patterns and learn what to do…
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Grounding Techniques for Trauma: How to Stop Flashbacks, Panic, and Dissociation
Grounding techniques for trauma: fast, step-by-step ways to stop flashbacks, panic, and dissociation, plus safety tips and when to seek more support.
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CPTSD vs PTSD: Key Differences, Diagnosis, and Treatment
CPTSD shares PTSD's core trauma symptoms but adds lasting problems with emotion regulation, self-concept, and relationships. Compare symptoms, ICD-11 vs DSM-5 diagnosis,…
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Therapy for Generational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle of Inherited Pain
Trauma doesn't always end with the person who experienced it. Learn how generational trauma affects families and how therapy can break the…
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Why Can’t I Leave My Abusive Partner?
Why Do People Stay with Abusive Partners? Even if you are in a relationship with an abusive partner, you may find this…
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What is Developmental Trauma and How is it Treated?
Developmental Trauma and the Path to Healing Developmental trauma refers to psychological and emotional harm experienced during a person’s formative years (generally…
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Can Sexual Assault Cause Addiction?
Sexual assault comes in different forms, but any of them can be a significant source of trauma for the person who experiences…
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Coping With Secondary Traumatization
Secondary Traumatization Considered In the public discourse about trauma, we often hear about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and…
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