Trauma is a deeply disturbing event that infringes upon an individual’s sense of control and may reduce their capacity to integrate the situation or circumstances into their current reality. When most ...

Childhood experiences shape who we are, from how we form relationships to how our bodies respond to stress. When those early years contain abuse, neglect, or chronic fear, the negative effects may ...

A recent study examines long-term effects of childhood trauma, specifically focusing on how various types of trauma, categorized by the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework, influence mental ...

SHOCK, FLASHBACKS, AND DENIAL are just some of the emotions that can accompany a traumatic event. Sometimes, you need trauma therapy to work through this emotional distress, especially if it’s ...

When I was a resident at NYU in 2009, I worked extensively at Bellevue Hospital's Survivors of Torture Center. I was training to be a psychiatrist, seeing patients who'd endured unspeakable terrors in ...