Expressive Trauma Integration

Stress

Living with Uncertainty

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on March 18, 2020

Each episode of high stress deepens the neural pathways through which we experience stress. Try these actions to maintain a sense of control.

Each episode of high stress deepens the neural pathways through which we experience stress. Try these actions to maintain a sense of control.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19: eTherapy in Times of Isolation

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on March 10, 2020

The coronavirus presents difficult choices for all who spend time in therapy. Here are 9 suggestions for facilitating etherapy with kids and adults.

The coronavirus presents difficult choices for all who spend time in therapy. Here are 9 suggestions for facilitating etherapy with kids and adults.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD May Be a Risk Factor for Autoimmune Disease

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on February 28, 2020

A recent study suggests that people suffering from PTSD are at greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.

A recent study suggests that people suffering from PTSD are at greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.

Trauma

The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Trauma

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on January 31, 2020

Attempts to be positive do not expand your capacity to endure pain.

Attempts to be positive do not expand your capacity to endure pain.

Depression

Postpartum Depression Linked to Inflammation

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on December 10, 2019

Inflammatory factors may contribute to pregnancy-related depression.

Inflammatory factors may contribute to pregnancy-related depression.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Cannabis Use and PTSD

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on November 22, 2019

A study on cannabis use for PTSD shows that low-level cannabis users are less likely to develop major depression or SI.

A study on cannabis use for PTSD shows that low-level cannabis users are less likely to develop major depression or SI.

Depression

Anti-Inflammatories Help Major Depression

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on November 11, 2019

A new study asserts the efficacy of anti-inflammatories in treating major depression.

A new study asserts the efficacy of anti-inflammatories in treating major depression.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Parental PTSD

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on October 31, 2019

We don’t usually think of parenting as trauma-inducing. But elements of trauma come with the package for many parents.

We don’t usually think of parenting as trauma-inducing. But elements of trauma come with the package for many parents.

Trauma

Grief vs. Traumatic Grief

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on September 29, 2019

Traumatic grief, that is, the grief that accompanies loss that is unexpected, is different. Such a loss triggers post-trauma survival mechanisms in addition to mourning.

Traumatic grief, that is, the grief that accompanies loss that is unexpected, is different. Such a loss triggers post-trauma survival mechanisms in addition to mourning.

Trauma

Trauma on Vacation

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on August 25, 2019

In order to sustain progress after trauma, it’s important to get rest and renewal. But getting there is not as simple as it sounds.

In order to sustain progress after trauma, it’s important to get rest and renewal. But getting there is not as simple as it sounds.

Sleep

Back to School With a Sensitive Kid?

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on July 30, 2019

The transition from summer vacation back to school can shift many children towards higher anxiety. Here's how to manage school routines with a sensitive kid.

The transition from summer vacation back to school can shift many children towards higher anxiety. Here's how to manage school routines with a sensitive kid.

Health

What Parents Should Know About Infections and Mental Health

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on June 28, 2019

Some children who are told that something is wrong with them or labeled as “troublemakers” are actually suffering from an underlying infection.

Some children who are told that something is wrong with them or labeled as “troublemakers” are actually suffering from an underlying infection.

Health

Inflammation and Mental Health Symptoms

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on May 31, 2019

What you need to know about the root causes of mental health symptoms.

What you need to know about the root causes of mental health symptoms.

Trauma

Adults Suffering From Developmental Trauma

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on April 30, 2019

Attunement is giving complete, non-judgmental, responsive attention to another person through eye contact and other nonverbal attention.

Attunement is giving complete, non-judgmental, responsive attention to another person through eye contact and other nonverbal attention.

Happiness

Happiness Is Not a Destination

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on March 30, 2019

In the great chase for happiness that pervades much of today’s thinking, it has come to be understood as a destination, a place we can go.

In the great chase for happiness that pervades much of today’s thinking, it has come to be understood as a destination, a place we can go.

Trauma

The Pain of Trauma

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on February 28, 2019

What can a trauma survivor do when the pain of past trauma resurfaces—and nothing works to make it better?

What can a trauma survivor do when the pain of past trauma resurfaces—and nothing works to make it better?

Trauma

What Is Trauma?

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on January 31, 2019

Here’s a quick compendium of info, presented in the form of a loosely organized glossary of terms and concepts that every survivor and trauma therapist should know.

Here’s a quick compendium of info, presented in the form of a loosely organized glossary of terms and concepts that every survivor and trauma therapist should know.

Mindfulness

Why You Should Be Mindless in 2019

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on December 31, 2018

Add mindlessness to increase joy? Yes! Mindlessness that incorporates creative activity can be just as calming to the nervous system as mindfulness.

Add mindlessness to increase joy? Yes! Mindlessness that incorporates creative activity can be just as calming to the nervous system as mindfulness.

Trauma

The Body and Trauma

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on November 29, 2018

We all carry pain from our own life circumstances. Intertwined with that pain, we also carry a remarkable variety of resources for coping.

We all carry pain from our own life circumstances. Intertwined with that pain, we also carry a remarkable variety of resources for coping.

Trauma

If Trauma Is Transgenerational, So Are Resilience and PTG

Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on October 31, 2018

Post-Traumatic Growth is a bigger process than is widely understood. For most, it's a process of meaning making through action, contemplation, and reflection.

Post-Traumatic Growth is a bigger process than is widely understood. For most, it's a process of meaning making through action, contemplation, and reflection.