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Trauma Therapy

What Is Compassion Fatigue?

Compassion fatigue is an interesting phenomenon. It’s what happens when you witness too much suffering or when you take care of countless people who’ve experienced a lot of trauma.

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Trauma Therapy

Key Signs of PTSD in First Responders

First responders witness traumatic events more often than the average person. It’s part of the job description. But does that mean they’re less likely to develop PTSD? Exposure to traumatic events should make them easier to witness, right?

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Trauma Therapy

Does Trauma Always Lead to PTSD?

Trauma is a very difficult emotion to overcome. When you are traumatized, you may struggle to accept what has happened to you, and you may be unconsciously unwilling to confront your feelings, pain, and suffering. 

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Trauma Therapy

What Is Internal Family Systems Therapy?

Have you ever heard of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)? It was developed by family therapist Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. At first, it was a type of therapy for people who suffered from eating disorders, but it is now considered helpful for a variety of people with different disorders, or even people with no diagnoses at all.

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