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How EMDR Therapy Works for Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)

To understand how EMDR therapy works for complex trauma, we must first grasp its underlying theory: the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model. This model posits that the brain naturally processes information and moves towards mental health. When a traumatic event occurs, particularly repeated ones, this natural processing system can get overwhelmed, and the memories become “stuck” or maladaptively stored.

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Unlocking Calm: The Benefits of Parasympathetic Breathing in Trauma Therapy

Trauma affects the nervous system by triggering the body’s stress response leading to states of hyperarousal and physical/emotional dysregulation. This leads to us feeling completely flooded or overwhelmed and not being able to think logically. Parasympathetic breathing can help re-regulate your body, bring your logical thinking back online, and help you feel more in control.

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How You Can Help Someone Suffering With Trauma

When we encounter someone who is suffering, our inclination can often times be to meet with with encouragement or positive thinking. The problem is, this often times makes things worse for the person on the receiving end. Here’s a helpful two step process that can help in aiding you to connect with someone experiencing trauma.

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A Guide to Healing from Trauma

Trauma can make it seem like things will never get better. But healing is well within your reach. However, this process takes time and patience. You’ll want to find trusted people you can turn to for help. Here’s how to start down the path of healing from trauma.

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