People clearly have an exaggerated idea about what trauma is. What would you like them to know about the facts? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people ...

Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...

In the 30-plus years since I started working as a psychiatrist, there’s been a huge surge in therapists focusing on trauma. For the most part, this is a good thing. We know that trauma, defined as an ...

Guest columnist Amber Ash, LISW-S, LMSW, is a clinical hospice and palliative care social worker with experience in geriatric and pediatric end-of-life care. She also co-chairs Hospice of the Western ...

A new peer-reviewed study published in the Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy journal of the American Psychological Association presents groundbreaking findings on the ...

While you might be familiar with talk therapy, otherwise known as cognitive behavioral therapy, there is another form of therapy that's focused on healing from past wounds caused by trauma. Pete ...

Trauma suffered by families and communities has a lingering and negative impact, said a pair of guest speakers Tuesday at the Walter Soboleff building. Brenda Thayer, program manager for Southeast ...

Having exorbitant debt, losing a job, entering the job market when the economy is crashing, being unable to afford health insurance or make home payments are more than just unfortunate circumstances.

Among the many dangers faced by those serving in the military, sexual trauma is shockingly common. About 1 in 3 female veterans seen by Veterans Affairs (VA) providers report experiencing military ...