Trauma is a deeply disturbing event that infringes upon an individual’s sense of control and may reduce their capacity to integrate the situation or circumstances into their current reality. When most ...

Childhood experiences shape who we are, from how we form relationships to how our bodies respond to stress. When those early years contain abuse, neglect, or chronic fear, the negative effects may ...

Prolonged exposure therapy is a form of psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. After a traumatic event, some people experience unwanted thoughts, disturbing nightmares, feelings of ...

The Vicarious Trauma Training Certificate Program is a comprehensive framework for understanding and managing the impact of trauma exposure in professional roles. The curriculum is designed to cover ...

A University of Sydney-led study published today has found 42 percent of Australian adults — more than eight million people — experienced a traumatic event as children. Those affected have a 50 ...

Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical ...

Schools should be ideal places for children who have faced trauma to process their experiences. Yet too often, school systems ...