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What Is Complex PTSD? Signs, Causes, and Treatment

Complex PTSD, or C-PTSD, is a condition that results from prolonged or repeated interpersonal trauma—often during early development or in situations where escape isn’t possible. …

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How to Recognize and Manage Trauma Triggers

Unless you spend an average of zero minutes per day on social media, you’ve no doubt come across the word “trigger.” For the most part, I consider this to be a good thing. After …

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Understanding EMDR Therapy: Basics, Process, and Benefits

In this episode, Miranda Barker, LICSW is joined by Amber Silva, LLMS and Gina Young, LICSW as they dive into the fascinating world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing …