The Times of Israel: From Trauma to Resilience: Understanding the Inner World of Israel’s Children
Boris Cyrulnik, the famous French psychiatrist, has written convincingly about the possibilities of resilience among survivors of traumatic events usually suffered during childhood. In his classic ...
Trauma refers to your response following an event that psychologically overwhelms you, often resulting in shock, denial, and changes in the body, mind, and behavior. Trauma is typically...
A person can experience trauma after any situation that they find distressing or threatening. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
There are several different types of trauma, with differing consequences for mental health. Acute trauma reflects intense distress in the immediate aftermath of a one-time event of short...
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, crime, or natural disaster. Reactions such as shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and physical symptoms.
Most people will experience at least one trauma in their lifetime. Learn more about trauma disorders, symptoms, and treatment options.
Psychotraumatology is the study of psychological trauma. People who experience trauma often have problems and difficulties afterwards. The severity of these symptoms depends on the person, the types of trauma involved, and the support and treatment they receive from others.
Learn about trauma, its causes, and the negative long-term effects of trauma on health and wellbeing.
Learn what trauma is, how it affects the brain and body, common symptoms, risk factors for PTSD, and evidence-based treatments, including EMDR, exposure therapy, and TF-CBT.
Trauma has become a buzzword—but it can't be assigned to any instance of hurt feelings. A traumatic event creates a deep sense of fear, helplessness or disorientation and overwhelms a person’s ability to cope.