Articles & Interviews

Trauma/PTSD

Master somatic therapist Peter Levine discusses the physiological origins of trauma, and how his Somatic Experiencing approach provides effective treatment.

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Frank Ochberg on Treating PTSD

Dr. Ochberg, a leading PTSD and trauma specialist, discusses the Japan tsunami, veteran issues, Stockholm syndrome, therapist burnout, and the importance of a comprehensive treatment approach for trauma survivors.

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Emotional Flashback Management in the Treatment of Complex PTSD

by Pete Walker

Pete Walker provides a convincing argument for the recognition and proper treatment of emotional flashbacks and complex PTSD, which result from childhood neglect and emotional abuse.

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Healing Trauma Through the Body: The Way In is the Way Out

by Ariel Giarretto

Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing Approach is brought to life in this in-depth case study of body oriented therapy.

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Edna Foa on Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Edna Foa discusses Prolonged Exposure Therapy for the treatment of PTSD, OCD, and other anxiety disorders.

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Shades of Gray: When a therapist and her client are survivors of child abuse

by Lisa Cassidy

When are we far enough down the path of our own healing that we can safely go back and help someone else along? A therapist shares the story of confronting this urgent question with a traumatized client suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder.

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9/11 One Year Later: A Psychotherapist Reflects on His Experiences at Ground Zero

by Tab Ballis

We weren't expected to have any words of wisdom... and nobody did.

Psychotherapy with Former Cult Members

by Patrick O'Reilly

A specialist in cults discusses a real-life example of a former cult member's struggle to recover from his traumatic experiences within the group, and offers treatment advice for this unusual and challenging population.

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