The Difference between Type I Trauma and Type II Trauma
Trauma is a word used quite liberally in everyday language, typically to identify a highly stressful event. When we speak about trauma in the clinical sense, we are referring to an [...]
Understanding Trauma and PTSD
by: Yehudah Alcabes LCSW, CSAT, CASAC-G, EMDR There are several misconceptions about PTSD and trauma in general, with many associating it with combat or shell shock. People often imagine a stoic war [...]
Is EMDR Beneficial for Treating Trauma and PTSD?
At some point in our life, we will experience a form of trauma. Often unforeseen, these events can begin and end in an instant or emerge over time. Traumatic events can [...]
Lifeskills South Florida offers Individualized Treatment for Military Veterans
The Fourth of July is a time that we celebrate the freedom of our nation, and a time to honor and recognize those that have fought for that freedom. We often [...]
When to Seek Help for your Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
As a society, we are becoming more familiar and unfortunately accustomed to devastating mass violence events taking place at home and abroad. However, we see the images flash across the screen [...]