The acronym EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR was invented in the late 1980s by American psychologist Francine Shapiro. Thus, EMDR is a relatively new method in trauma therapy. The effectiveness of EMDR in trauma therapy has been scientifically confirmed. What happens during EMDR? During EMDR therapy, the patient is asked to … EMDR as Trauma Therapy
Somatic Experiencing is a form of trauma therapy aimed at reducing physical reactions to a threatening event. The origin of the method lies in behavioral observations of wild animals, whose stimulus-response cycle is comparable to that of humans. Somatic Experiencing is a low-risk procedure, but it can trigger retraumatization in some circumstances. What is Somatic … Somatic Experiencing: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Neu-Laxova syndrome is a malformation syndrome that has been associated with incest. Affected children have multiple malformations with a usually lethal course. Therapeutic options are almost nonexistent because of the severity and multiplicity of the malformations. What is Neu-Laxova syndrome? Malformation syndromes are a set of symptom complexes that appear from birth as multiple malformations. … Neu-Laxova Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The term trauma goes back to the Greek language and means “wound.” Trauma therapy treats mental or psychological trauma or psychotrauma. What is trauma therapy? In psychology, trauma is referred to as a mental wound. Trauma occurs as a somatic reaction to overwhelming events. In psychology, trauma is referred to as a psychic wound. Trauma … Trauma Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
