Being a parent is one of the most wonderful experiences a person can have. It is also one of the most challenging. There are so many opposing viewpoints and directions…
No matter what type of traumatic event you experienced your brain and body were both changed. This is because trauma is not processed in the normal way that other memories…
Trauma survivors often feel the pull to avoid their trauma, and just “move on.” Similarly, parents of children who have experienced trauma often fear that by talking to their children…
The definition of trauma is purposely left very vague so as to be inclusive of the many different types of trauma that people experience. What affects one person to the…
The word trauma elicits many responses from people. Some don’t know exactly what it means, others would just prefer to move around it, but the truth is, that a disturbingly…
It’s impossible to tune into the media today and not hear about a sexual assault case. Even logging in to Facebook will bring up a host of stories about survivors…
The holidays are thought to be a time of togetherness and joy. What happens when the very things that are supposed to make you happy, actually bring up feelings of…
I’m Dr. Rebecca Crecraft, a trauma therapist, who works with survivors of all kinds of trauma. In my work I often see clients who are struggling in their relationships, are…
Trauma in children can be a number of things. It can be medical trauma, such as undergoing numerous medical procedures. Trauma can be surviving a car crash. Trauma can be…