Looking for effective trauma treatments? This comprehensive guide explores evidence-based approaches including Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), EMDR, yoga, drama therapy, and movement therapy. Learn the complete NET process where clients construct a chronological life narrative using flowers for positive events and stones for trauma. Discover Psychological First Aid principles (safety, efficacy, calmness, connectedness, hope) and a simple grounding exercise you can use immediately. Part 2 of a 3-part series on trauma-informed care from NYU’s conference covers effective trauma treatments proven to help clients heal. See Part 1 for core principles of trauma-informed care and Part 3 for neurobiology.
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a well-researched, effective therapy method for trauma. This treatment can be combined with traditional “talk” therapy, used as adjunctive treatment with a separate therapist, or as a treatment in of itself. To find out more information about this method, I interviewed Andrea B. Goldberg, LCSW, who is […]
