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What Is a Trauma Flashback?
Trauma flashbacks are one of the most disorienting symptoms of trauma and PTSD. These intrusions pull you out of the present moment and...
Feb 67 min read
Brief Neuroscience of Trauma
The brain is a complex organ with many interconnected regions, each playing a specific role our daily functioning. Trauma can physically...
Feb 44 min read
How do I know if I have unresolved trauma?
Some signs of unresolved trauma include chronic anxiety, emotional numbness, hyper-vigilance, rumination, flashbacks or intrusive...
Jan 303 min read
What is the Impact of Trauma on the Nervous System?
Traumatic experiences can significantly disrupt the normal function of the nervous system, leading to symptoms like hypervigilance,...
Jan 233 min read
Avoidance and its Role in Trauma
Avoidance is one of the most common and yet most misunderstood symptom clusters of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is often a...
Dec 11, 20243 min read
What are ACEs in Trauma?
Understanding ACEs: How Childhood Experiences Shape Long- Term Health Outcomes ACEs acronym stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences...
Nov 12, 20242 min read
The DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD
Note: The following criteria apply to adults, adolescents, and children older than 6 years. Exposure to actual or threatened death,...
Nov 6, 20244 min read
How Trauma Reshapes Our Inner World
Trauma doesn’t just impact the body—it profoundly alters how we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and the world. According to the...
Nov 5, 20242 min read
Changes in Physical and Emotional Reactions After Trauma
Trauma isn’t just something that happens in the past—it lives in the body and nervous system, often long after the event itself. One of...
Oct 30, 20243 min read
Grief Guide Part 6: Resources & Community
Community Supports AfterTalk is an online grief support site offering inspirational stories, poems and quotes, and forums on the grieving...
Mar 7, 20243 min read
Grief Guide Part 5: Therapeutic Approaches to Grief
Grief is a profoundly personal and often overwhelming experience, impacting emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. While...
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Grief Guide Part 4: When to Seek Professional Support
Grief is an intricate journey marked by a myriad of emotions and challenges, yet sometimes, its weight becomes unbearable, hindering our...
Feb 22, 20242 min read
Grief Guide Part 3: Practical Strategies for Coping with Grief
Grieving the loss of a loved one is a profound and often overwhelming experience that impacts every aspect of our lives. While grief may...
Feb 15, 20244 min read
Grief Guide Part 2: Navigating the Types of Grief
Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience that can manifest in various forms. Understanding these types of grief and...
Feb 8, 20243 min read
Grief Guide Part 1: Understanding Grief
Grief is a multifaceted response to loss, encompassing emotional, physical, and psychological dimensions. It is often described as a deep...
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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