Trauma triggers can go off suddenly, showing up as intense emotional reactions to seemingly minor events. But these are not random. Your triggers are reminders of past pain, a symbol of unprocessed trauma that the nervous system perceives as a threat. At Emily Blessinger Counseling,...
Trauma doesn’t always look like what we expect. It can be caused by a life-threatening event, which is what most people think of. It can also stem from repeated emotional wounds, past neglect, difficult relationships, or early experiences that weren’t fully processed. Over time, unhealed...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful evidence-based approach designed to allow for processing and healing from traumatic or otherwise distressing experiences. While EMDR may seem simple—recalling memories while following back-and-forth eye movements—the science behind it is rooted in how the brain...
No one is ever prepared for a tragedy. In fact, most of us go through our lives believing that tragedies happen to other people. When people do experience a distressing or life-threatening event, such as a car accident, natural disaster, or terrorist attack, they often...