Post-traumatic stress disorder can be challenging to treat because simply discussing the original traumatic event is such a horrific experience for the trauma victim. Because direct analytical approaches to therapy can be too overwhelming for some with PTSD, alternative methods are extremely helpful. Traumatic experiences are stored in the brain in such a visceral way […]

PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a condition that is inherently difficult to treat. Traditional methods of treating PTSD rely mostly on cognitive-behavioral therapy, in which patients work one-on-one with a therapist to assess situations that trigger traumatic re-experiences, and then intervene by retraining the mind to associate these triggers with new ideas, generally ones […]