Collaborative Minds Blog
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Four Misconceptions About Trauma
Trauma is often misunderstood, even by those who experience it. While mental health awareness has grown, certain misconceptions persist, preventing individuals from seeking help or fully understanding their struggles. The following are four of the most common and damaging misconceptions I’ve come across recently in regards to trauma. Hopefully by speaking about them, it will help limit the number of people getting stuck in pain instead of moving toward healing.
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?
If you've ever struggled with trauma, anxiety, or distressing memories, you may have heard of various therapeutic approaches designed to help people heal. One such method gaining recognition is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). But what exactly is ART, and how does it work?
Healing Trauma with EMDR Therapy
For individuals who have experienced trauma, it can feel like you’ll never be the same–and this isn’t totally inaccurate. Research has shown that exposure to traumatic events can actually cause physical changes in our brains that make it harder for us to tolerate and cope with stress. The good news is that there are treatments you can use to help heal from these traumatic experiences and their consequences, one of the most effective being Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Keep reading to learn more about this incredible intervention and whether it sounds like the right treatment for you.