When fear is rooted in memories of helplessness, working only in the present may not be enough. The memory rescripting ...

In the midst of assault, the brain's fear circuitry takes over while other key parts are impaired or even effectively shut down. This is the brain reacting to a life-threatening situation just the way ...

To recover from abuse or another traumatic experience, some people turn to a therapy called eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing, or EMDR. But this may present problems if these people pursue ...

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 ...

As women’s personal agency feels increasingly under threat, our ability to stay grounded and self-governing may be more important than ever. Culturally, women’s mental and physical well-being has been ...

A TBI can affect thinking, movement, emotions, sleep and relationships. Recovery is often a marathon, not a sprint.

CATSKILL, N.Y. — Award-winning Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch loves challenging audiences. “I’m drawn to stories people hesitate to tell,” she said in a recent interview with Bridge Street ...

A new developmental theory is reshaping how experts understand the reliability of children's and adolescents' memories of traumatic events and adverse experiences. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...