The Effects of Trauma: Fight, Flight or Freeze
The effects of trauma can seem inescapable. Whether it is yourself or a loved one, [...]
How to Build Resilience in Teen Girls
Often times, when we experience physical or emotional trauma, we feel a sense of ambiguity. [...]
Using Trauma Research to Improve PTSD Treatment
“We teach families about how the brain works at the very beginning of treatment,†says trauma specialist, Brad Rentfro, LPC. “Knowing that they can actually change and heal at the neurobiological level really gives them a sense of tangible hope and helps accelerate progress.â€
Signs of PTSD in Teens
PTSD is marked by chronic, persistent, and sometimes debilitating emotional distress related to a traumatic event. Once almost exclusively associated with soldiers returning from battle, PTSD is a diagnosis assigned to people in all walks of life, including children and teens.