Trauma Therapy for Survivors: A Gentle, Evidence-Based Guide
A trauma-informed guide to EMDR, somatic therapy, and CPT, with citations from WHO and SAMHSA.
Trauma lives in the body
The WHO recognizes trauma as a global mental health priority. Effective treatment addresses both narrative and nervous system.
EMDR — what it is, what it isn't
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is endorsed by the APA and WHO for PTSD. It's not hypnosis. It's structured bilateral processing.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
CPT helps survivors gently revise the meaning a traumatic event imposed on their sense of self.
Somatic approaches
For some, top-down talk isn't enough. Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy work bottom-up through the body.
How to begin safely
Stabilization first, then processing. A trauma-trained therapist will not rush you.
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Call (929) 796-6089 or request a confidential match.