by Elyssa Barbash | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized |
STRESS AND PTSD IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANES Each year I write about the impact of hurricanes on mental health in the context of trauma and trauma responses. Likewise, I often educate patients on identifying what trauma is, and it always seems relevant to further...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized |
PART 1: THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEING A REAL TRAUMA THERAPIST This three-part post covers why it is important to work with a real trauma therapist, what a real trauma therapist is as well as what you should look for when finding a therapist, and what you can expect when in...
by Elyssa Barbash | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that can help people to recover and heal from past traumatic incidents, stressful experiences, grief, anxiety, or largely any other challenging life situation. EMDR helps the person to process through...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Trauma is a deeply disturbing event or experience that infringes upon an individual’s sense of control and may reduce their capacity to integrate the situation or circumstances into their current reality. When most people think about trauma, they tend to think...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jul 4, 2020 | Uncategorized |
As Independence Day is upon us, many are celebrating the wonderful country we live in and gratefulness for the freedoms we have. You may be enjoying picnics, parades, and other activities, as well as a day off from work! By all accounts, July 4th is a festive day...
