Expected Distress vs. Retraumatisation: How to Tell the Difference in Trauma Therapy
Some distress can occur during trauma processing, but substantial or persistent deterioration is not expected. This article outlines how clients and therapists can distinguish temporary activation from signs that treatment needs to pause and be reassessed.
Why EMDR Therapy Can Take Longer for Complex Trauma
EMDR can take longer for complex trauma because treatment may also need to build safety, emotional regulation and adaptive beliefs that were never securely established.
Do We Need to Talk About My Parents?
Why does therapy sometimes need to explore childhood and family relationships? Earlier experiences can shape persistent beliefs, emotional responses and relationship patterns in the present.
EMDR Questions: Can I Do It Wrong?
Wondering whether you can do EMDR incorrectly? Learn what may happen during EMDR processing, why there is no expected response and when the process may need adjustment.