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Trauma

Psychological trauma may set in after a distressing or life-threatening event. Sufferrers may develop extreme anxiety or PTSD, or they may have ongoing problems with relationships and self-esteem. But many overcome trauma, offering inspiration to others who have had life-altering negative experiences.

Children and Trauma

Helping Children Draw Out Their Traumas

Drawing makes a difference in children's recovery from trauma.

by Cathy Malchiodi in The Healing Arts

Early Trauma, Later Disturbed Behavior

Do early attachment problems cause later mental health disturbances?

by Jean Mercer, Ph.D. in Child Myths

CDC Study On Common Trauma Interventions for Children

Do art and play therapies help traumatized children?

by Cathy Malchiodi in The Healing Arts

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Coping as an Adult

Trauma And The Benefits Of Writing About It

Why it helps to write about negative events.

by Art Markman, Ph.D. in Ulterior Motives

Trauma, Once Upon a Time

Some describe their pain literally. Others transform it.

by Anneli Rufus in Stuck

The Trauma of Evil

How do catastrophic phenomena affect the human psyche?

by Dr. Stephen A. Diamond, Ph.D. in Evil Deeds

Same Trauma, Different Day

Helping trauma patients over the hurdle.

by Dawn Stanton

Recovering from Trauma

Not everyone who endures a traumatic experience is scarred.

by Ellen McGrath

Getting Past The Trauma

Mental health workers responses to September 11, 2001.

by Michael Seeber

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The Latest on Trauma

Self and Identity Across Species and Time by Gay Bradshaw
Defining "trauma" is important to the study of child sexual abuse. by Jean Mercer, Ph.D.
Put on the brakes when talking about trauma. by Cathy Malchiodi
Psychological debriefing after disasters may do more harm than good. by Susan Pinker
Depression has color. Change the color and you can heal your depression. by Peter Strong, Ph.D.
"It's a Wonderful Life" is an instructional film on healing depression by Stanton Peele
Mindfulness can stop you being a victim of your emotions by Peter Strong, Ph.D.
Individualized Online Mindfulness Meditation for better mental health by Peter Strong, Ph.D.
with some loss you find meaning from your experience by Claudia Black, Ph.D.
Rushing to exploit a tragedy. by Gilbert Reyes, Ph.D.

Trauma Blogs

  • Brian Trappler, M.D.

    Recovering from Trauma

    Help for victims of childhood abuse, spousal battery, and political terrorism.
    By Brian Trappler, M.D.
  • George A. Bonanno, Ph.D.

    Thriving in the Face of Trauma

    A Psychology Professor investigates what really happens when we are faced with undesirable and unthinkable events.
    By George A. Bonanno, Ph.D.

  • Crisis Knocks

    Insights from a therapist who counsels people in their lowest moments.
    By Will Baum, LCSW
  • John Call

    Crisis Center

    How societies and individuals deal with disaster
    By John A. Call

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Heartbreak and Home Runs: The Power of First Experiences

How early life experiences shape our character.