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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month

by Sofia Aziz | Jun 11, 2024 | EMDR Therapy, Healing, Mental Health, Stress, Trauma

Six percent of Americans struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), yet many don’t understand its complexities or its severities. With June being PTSD Awareness Month, I thought it would be fitting to dedicate this blog post to providing information about...
The Impact of War and Trauma on Children

The Impact of War and Trauma on Children

by Laila Narsi | Nov 13, 2023 | Mental Health, Psychology, Stress, Trauma

More than one billion children worldwide live in places torn apart by war, forced migration, or terrorism. Children are especially vulnerable to the psychological effects of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic, anxiety, and depression. War robs...
Complex Trauma and Resilience in Ukraine: An Interview with Dr. Janina Scarlet

Complex Trauma and Resilience in Ukraine: An Interview with Dr. Janina Scarlet

by Laila Narsi | Apr 5, 2022 | Resilience, Stress, Trauma

On March 26, 2022, I had the great fortune to virtually sit and chat with Ukraine-born Psychotherapist, author, TEDx speaker, and self-proclaimed geek, Dr. Janina Scarlet. Janina is a refugee who survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution before immigrating to the...
How EMDR Therapy Heals Emotional Distress

How EMDR Therapy Heals Emotional Distress

by Laila Narsi | Jun 13, 2021 | Mental Health, Psychology, Stress

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. It’s estimated that seven to eight percent of the world’s population will have PTSD at some point in their lives. PTSD Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about the condition,...
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