Category Archives: PTSD

Dissociation & Trauma, How to Reduce Symptoms

Dissociation is one symptoms that often occurs as a result of trauma. We explain what [...]

My Social Work News Interview – Understanding Vicarious Trauma

An interview on understanding the differences between Vicarious Trauma, Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue.

Shame: Why does it come from Trauma?

PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) unlocks an entire array of negative emotions, including fear, anger, [...]

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PTSD and Post Traumatic Growth

Any form of traumatic event can significantly shatter someone’s fundamental assumptions about both themselves and [...]

Managing Vicarious Trauma

Whilst many people have an understanding of what post traumatic stress disorder is (PTSD), not [...]

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Complex PTSD – PTSD Becomes Complex

What is Complex PTSD? Many people are familiar with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and how [...]

CBT as a PTSD Treatment

Trauma focused CBT is one of two therapies used as PTSD treatment and is an [...]

Supporting A Loved One Through Trauma

It can be difficult to know how best to support a loved one who has [...]

The Stages of Recovering From PTSD

There are 3 distinct stages that aid people in recovering from PTSD or post-traumatic stress [...]

Grounding Techniques For PTSD

Grounding is a powerful therapeutic technique that helps people with PTSD stop or prevent flashbacks.