Types of Therapy for Trauma

Types of Therapy for Trauma

Therapy is not a one-size fits all model. Additionally, not all therapists will be the right therapist for what you are experiencing. There are many therapeutic avenues that one can take that will be dependent on their individual experiences and what will be effective in processing emotions and healing the negative psychological and physical effects…

Rapid Resolution Therapy with Sheri Johnson

Rapid Resolution Therapy with Sheri Johnson

Learn about Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) from therapist Sheri Johnson, MSW, NBCFCH, LCSW, RSW, in this episode of the Survivors.org Podcast. Sheri and PAVE founder, Angela Rose, explore what RRT is, what it looks like in practice, and how it can help survivors with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sheri Johnson “With over 15…

How Does EMDR Work?

How Does EMDR Work?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapeutic technique developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. Initially designed for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR has gained recognition and popularity for its efficacy in addressing various psychological issues.1 This article will explore the scientific underpinnings of EMDR therapy, its mechanisms of action, and…

Why Radical Acceptance Can Be Difficult After Trauma

Why Radical Acceptance Can Be Difficult After Trauma

Radical Acceptance is a stress tolerance skill taught in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in which people fully accept things as they are, instead of ignoring, avoiding, or wishing the situation were different. It is intended to keep pain from turning into prolonged suffering. Despite its power in healing, it can be a very difficult concept…