Tag: Trauma
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Steps to Reduce Traumatic Impact of Surgery
There are a number of things that can be done pre-surgery that will assure that you have the best possible chance of getting through the surgery with no (or as little as possible) lasting difficulty. Even successful surgery can be a challenging experience and you deserve to take care of yourself in the best way…
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Why Is exposure not working for me?
There are many studies and articles on the effectiveness of exposure therapy for OCD or phobias. But what do you do if you tried this approach and didn’t find results, or have even found that your anxiety was boosted by the exposure? You may have learned to power through challenging situations while feeling incredibly fearful…
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What Does Trauma Healing Look Like?
“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed, but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative.” Peter Levine, Waking the Tiger Many clients tell me that to be healed, the whole thing would just go away. Trauma is a…