The past two blog posts we have been learning about trauma, what it is and ways it can be healed. This week we will be exploring a healing modality that mixes affirmations and acupressure points which help in releasing trauma. EFT (aka Emotional Freedom Technique, or tapping) is an excellent tool to use to reduce anxiety or overwhelm of any …
How does Art therapy help with trauma?
Several weeks ago we explored what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is vs. Traumatic Stress Disorder (TSD), so this week we will be exploring how Art therapy is affective at helping with processing trauma whether you have unresolved trauma or a diagnosis of PTSD. Art making and art therapy allow people to express themselves in new ways and find new meaning …
Traumatic Stress vs. PTSD
Trauma is a buzz word these days. Many people state that they have been traumatized by specific situations in their lives. So what is traumatic stress? And how is it different than PTSD? What causes PTSD, and what are the symptoms? This month of June is National Post Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness month. In this article we will talk …
