Extinction or Reconsolidation Differences between suppression and transformation in how we recover from traumatic experiencesLearn Mem, 11(5), 485-94. Schwabe, L., & Wolf, OT (2009). New episodic learning interferes withthe reconsolidation of autobiographical memories. Eye movement desensitization andre...
Change iswiredinto our brain, and that change does not have to be negative. We can create positive change, even out of terrible events like wars and natural disasters. It is calledpost-traumatic growth. How brokenness can be a starting point of beauty. We can create so...
Being diagnosed with cancer can be a traumatic experience—and like most traumatic experiences, it can leave a lifelong imprint on a person.
Millions of Americans experience whiplash each year. It occurs when the head quickly snaps forward and backward again, typically from some type of traumatic event, and it can cause extreme strain in the neck, as well as the surrounding joints and muscles. Whiplash can vary in severity depending...
Some people may recover and bounce back quickly, while others may experience long-term effects on their mental health, like post-traumatic stress disorder. However, there are steps you can take to boost your resilience and move forward after trauma—we’ll explore a few of these strateg...
Take some time off to allow your injuries to heal, especially if the accident was traumatic. It helps you regroup your energy and take your mind off stress. What’s more, the quickest way to recover is ensuring that your body gets enough rest and proper medical care. ...
approach what should be the final stage in my active journey with cancer, my reconstruction surgery, I am so very hopeful for the future because I found the personal insight and community wisdom I needed to turn this horrible, traumatic experience from an unending stressor into a...
Witnessing a disc filled with data turn RAW can be a traumatic experience, particularly if you don't have any backups. Things might be better than they are because RAW drive recovery can be made at home without needing specialized equipment or skilled personnel. This guide is exactly what ...
Previous trauma:"Previous traumacan influence what we tolerate in a relationship and subconsciously, what we deem acceptable," notes Hardy. "Traumatic experiences can also play a role in our self-esteem, confidence, and the narratives we create in our mind, especially when it comes to leaving ...
Racial trauma usually isn’t induced by “just one incident,” Williams said. “Usually, it’s a lot of incidents that have accumulated to the point where the person becomes traumatized.” Many ethnic and racial groups in the in the United States experience higher rates of post-traumatic stre...