This post was co-written by Dr. Deryn Strange, professor of forensic psychology at John Jay College. Our memories are not perfect reconstructions of the past. Instead, remembering a past event is a ...
A new developmental theory from an Iowa State researcher describes how our memory and perception of trauma can evolve over time, shifting with new experiences and as cognitive and emotional ...
The once-experimental trauma treatment has become increasingly popular. Here’s how the therapy works. Credit... Supported by By Dani Blum Videos by Sophie Park Trauma shoves a mind into overdrive. The ...
If you’ve been to a therapist’s office in the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, therapy. Most commonly used for treating ...
It’s not just you. Memory loss is common for those living with PTSD. But there are several treatment options to help support your mental health and memory. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a ...
In 1990, George Franklin was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison based on the testimony of his 28-year-old daughter Eileen. She described seeing him rape her best friend and then smash ...
For some people, a single traumatic event like a shooting, a natural disaster or a violent assault, can leave an imprint that lingers long after the immediate danger has passed. Memories of that event ...