What is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt. They may also have problems sleeping, such as insomnia, and find concentrating difficult. These symptoms are often… Continue reading What is PTSD and what are the Symptoms?
Grief is such a personal experience – here’s how I learned to open up
A fantastic article by Jessica Barrett. All about Grief being such a personal experience –and how she learned to open up with the help of EMDR techniques.
Explaining EMDR – A Guide for Parents and Carers
What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing or EMDR for short is a relatively new therapy originally developed to help people deal with the effects of traumatic experiences. It is an extremely effective treatment for children as well as adults who have had traumatic experiences. It is also helpful for a variety of emotional… Continue reading Explaining EMDR – A Guide for Parents and Carers