by Nivedita Ramanujam | Aug 31, 2023 | Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
Shame is a deep and intense emotion embedded in social and relational anxiety, withdrawal, and negative self-perception. It is a heavy burden to carry and sustains deep emotional wounds. Research has consistently shown that shame is strongly correlated with negative...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Apr 6, 2022 | Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
When we think of flashbacks, oftentimes we imagine a specific event that has triggered an involuntary and often painful transport back in time. For example, a war veteran might hear a noise that reminds them of their time in combat, or an individual may see a...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Mar 4, 2021 | EMDR, Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
EMDR can be a powerful tool to help clients overcome fear and grief after tragedy. Learn more about how this type of therapy can be helpful for anyone who has experienced tragedy. When you experience the loss of a loved one, or are the victim of a natural disaster,...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Dec 14, 2020 | EMDR, Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
The trauma of infidelity can change the way you view yourself. A previously confident person may suddenly spend their time wondering why they weren’t “interesting” enough, “good” enough or “attractive” enough to keep their...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Oct 9, 2020 | EMDR, Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
What is EMDR used for? Simply put, EMDR is used to treat psychological trauma. This could be so-called shock trauma involving a sudden, single episodic threat or catastrophic event such as a tsunami, tornado, flood, rape, war, assault and violence. The other form of...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 1, 2019 | Cancer Support, Health Anxiety, Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
The Brain still offers the scientific and medical communities tremendous opportunity for discovery. Resulting from studies such as the groundbreaking Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Study*, scientists are still learning about how life events...
