Reimagining Trauma Support & Recovery
Most survivors of sexual assault disclose their assault to at least one other person. On average, there are 433,648 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each
As the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown passes, people continue to experience grief in more ways than one. The death of loved ones, stress from sudden job loss and
People who have unprocessed trauma often report having commonly known symptoms, such as intrusive thoughts of the event(s), mood swings, loss of memory and more. However, some people may
Avoidance is a typical trauma response. It is a coping mechanism that you may use to reduce the adverse effects of trauma, such as distressing thoughts and feelings. It is
Grounding exercises are practices that can help you manage your trauma symptoms when they occur. These strategies are useful way to ground yourself to the present moment, especially when you
Black History Month is a celebration of Black people and Black people’s achievements, and a time for recognizing Black people’s central role in the history of the United States. During
2020 is finally over, and 2021 is already off to a crazy start, but with a new year comes a new opportunity to focus on healing and overcoming your trauma.
Dr. David Yusko is a nationally recognized expert in Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE) for PTSD. Dr. Yusko is also an expert in anxiety disorders with particular expertise in obsessive-compulsive disorder
There is substantial evidence that rape and sexual assault against women are major problems in the United States and are highly likely to cause PTSD. Unfortunately, less research exists about
Sexual assault is one of the most common causes of trauma and PTSD among women. While PTSD is often associated with combat veterans, in reality, around 50% of PTSD cases in
If you struggled with mental health before the quarantine, it’s likely the current pandemic has not made those issues better. Many people are struggling with mental health and trauma issues
The Fourth of July can be a bittersweet time for anyone with post-traumatic stress disorder. While you may want to celebrate the holiday with your friends and family, fireworks can