Tag Archive: post-traumatic stress disorder

Partner Abuse, Pt. 4: How are witnesses affected?

Childhood witnesses of domestic violence may be exposed to other forms of abuse. What is the impact?

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The Importance of Post-Trauma Treatment

Traumatic events can have a long-term negative impact, and treatment can be a long process. What about teens who go untreated?

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Reducing the Long-Term Impact of Traumatic Events

Researchers have been looking at the factors can reduce the long-term impact of PTSD symptoms.

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Anatomy of Gentling (Episode 86)

Psychologists interview William Krill, the author of Gentling: A practical guide to treating PTSD in abused children.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Part 1: What Does It Really Mean?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can have a major impact on one’s life; here’s what it can look like.

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Therapy with kids: What works?

A research review conducted by the Task Force on Community Preventative Services was published in the September 2008 issue of the Journal of Preventative Medicine. The authors investigated the effectiveness of various therapies in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. One therapeutic method stood out. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which involves discussing ...

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