Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn

Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn

Most of us are familiar with the common fight or flight responses we experience when we are distressed but when it comes to trauma responses Freeze and Fawn are are also other coping mechanisms. Sometimes these responses develop into PTSD symptoms if not processed and...
Healing Complex PTSD with EMDR Therapy

Healing Complex PTSD with EMDR Therapy

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can result from a single traumatic event or from repeated exposure to trauma over time. When trauma begins early in life and is chronic or interpersonal in nature, it often results in Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)—a condition that...
The Science Behind EMDR

The Science Behind EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is endorsed by medical associations around the world, including the World Health Organization. After treatment,...