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Whether you're trying to understand how trauma affects the brain, exploring EMDR therapy, or deciding whether an EMDR intensive may be right for you, these evidence-informed trauma recovery articles are designed to help you make informed decisions about trauma healing.
How to Calm Your Nervous System After Trauma
Many people believe trauma only affects someone immediately after a frightening or overwhelming experience.
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Why Do I Keep Feeling Anxious and Overwhelmed After Trauma?
Why do I keep feeling anxious and overwhelmed after trauma? If you've been asking yourself this question, you're not alone. Many people living with the effects of trauma wonder why they continue to feel anxious and overwhelmed, even when they know they are safe. Learn why your brain and nervous system may still respond as though danger is present, what keeps these symptoms going. Learn why these feelings can continue long after the traumatic experience is over, and how healing is possible.