Curtis A. Thompson, LMFT
Trauma-focused: Online somatic and EMDR therapy for California residents
The Trauma Column
A trauma blog, where I write about the scientific research of trauma, C-PTSD, and trauma-focused treatments such as EMDR therapy for the public.
Complex Trauma, and Child Neglect and Abuse
According to a study, complex trauma symptoms of emotional dysregulation, low self-worth, and relational difficulties were linked with psychological dependence of substances. However, there was not a link for PTSD.
Scientific Reviews of Complex PTSD, Somatic Therapy, and EMDR Therapy with Substance Addictions
Many studies in an academic examination of complex PTSD indicated that complex trauma survivors—compared to trauma survivors—tend to have more frequent and intense somatic symptoms, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, unpleasant feelings, suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, loneliness, social isolation, and dissociation.
An Overview of EMDR Therapy and Its Research
A quantitative review or a—study of studies—of the EMDR research, showed that EMDR therapy is beneficial for both adults and children. 98 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the gold standard design of studies, published before 2021, were reviewed.
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