Trauma Archives

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What is race-based traumatic stress (RBTS)?

June 9, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

RBTS is a type of chronic stress stemming from racism and race-related discrimination. Explore common causes and symptoms, as well as treatment options.

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African Americans Culture Discrimination Identity Race Race-Based Traumatic Stress Racial Trauma Society Stress Trauma

Trauma: Types, stages, effects, and treatments

June 7, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Most people will experience at least one trauma in their lifetime. Learn more about trauma disorders, symptoms, and treatment options.

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Complex PTSD PTSD Trauma

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Symptoms, causes, and treatments

June 7, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

PTSD occurs after a person witnesses or experiences trauma. Learn about the causes and symptoms of PTSD as well as effective treatments.

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Disorders PTSD Stress Trauma

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When your religion rejects you, what comes next?

June 7, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Margaret Conley, LCSW, MDiv

Healing from religious trauma can be especially hard for LGBTQIA+ people, who may also face family rejection. But a new path is possible, says Margaret Conley.

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Identity LGBTQIA+ Religion Religious Trauma Spirituality Trauma

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The ripple effect of trauma from gun violence

June 1, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Coni Sanders, LPC

Imagine each mass shooting as the epicenter of an earthquake. Even indirect exposure to this kind of trauma can leave whole communities in need of support.

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Community Grief Gun Violence Loss PTSD Suicide Trauma

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The mental health effects of sexual assault and violence

May 31, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Sexual assault of any sort is a crime. It affects people physically, mentally, emotionally and psychologically. No one ever asks for or deserves sexual assault.

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Abuse Sexual Assault Trauma

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“I had a recurring nightmare that I was being chased by Nazis”

May 30, 2023 | Written by Michelle Goodman | Featuring Galit Atlas, PhD, and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD

Anxiety and fear are as familiar to American Jews as their own ancestors. But revisiting the past can help disrupt generational trauma and lead to joy.

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Anxiety Discrimination Epigenetics Generational Trauma Grief Identity Loss Nightmares Religion Self-Development Trauma

Suicide: Warning signs, risk factors, prevention, and help

May 26, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Suicide occurs when a person intentionally causes their own death. If you are thinking about ending your life, help is available now. You are not alone.

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Depression Self-Harm Suicide Trauma

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At Give an Hour, therapists extend their reach to veterans in need

May 8, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

Since its founding in 2005, the Give an Hour organization has created a nationwide network of nearly 7,000 social workers, psychotherapists, psychiatrists...

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For Therapists Psychotherapy Networker Trauma Veterans

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Anxiety in children: Signs, symptoms, and treatment

May 4, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

While most children experience some worry and fear, children who experience anxiety disorders can be helped by treatment and coping techniques.

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Anxiety Children Fear Phobias Trauma