What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that follows a terrifying event. Often, people with PTSD have persistent frightening thoughts and memories of their ordeal and feel emotionally numb, especially with people they were once close to. PTSD, once referred to as shell shock or battle fatigue, was first brought to public attention by war veterans, but it can result from any number of traumatic incidents. more >> Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a relatively new clinical treatment that has been scientifically evaluated primarily with trauma survivors. EMDR’s originator, Dr. Francine Shapiro, describes the procedure in detail in a recent book, and advises that therapists use EMDR only after completing an authorized advanced training in EMDR. more >> TOP Off Site Articles “A Metaphor on Pain and Suffering” Don Alexander M.S., LPC, B.C.E.T.S., F.A.A.E.T.S. [] “Consequences of Early Traumat
Related Questions
- What if I was not physically injured but am suffering emotional trauma such as anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), flashbacks or depression?
- What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and who is most susceptible to it? How is it different from routine combat stress?
- What is the definition for post traumatic stress disorder?
