Trauma and Hope

Trauma

Maternal Birth Trauma and PTSD

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on May 29, 2020

What is maternal birth trauma? Can it cause PTSD?

What is maternal birth trauma? Can it cause PTSD?

Trauma

Coronavirus: The Psychological Trauma and PTSD Event

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on March 24, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is certainly proving to be a large-scale psychological event. Most people have not discussed the trauma implications of all that is occurring.

The coronavirus pandemic is certainly proving to be a large-scale psychological event. Most people have not discussed the trauma implications of all that is occurring.

Trauma

Working With a Real Trauma Therapist

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on May 1, 2019

What should you look for when finding a trauma therapist?

What should you look for when finding a trauma therapist?

Trauma

Therapy With a Real Trauma Therapist: Part One

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on January 30, 2019

Why it is so important to work with a real, and effective, trauma therapist.

Why it is so important to work with a real, and effective, trauma therapist.

Anxiety

Worrying: A Waste of Time and Energy

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on January 2, 2019

"Don't worry about it." Rarely are words so true.

"Don't worry about it." Rarely are words so true.

Career

There is Hope!

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on September 17, 2018

Why therapy sometimes doesn't work right away and why you should keep going.

Why therapy sometimes doesn't work right away and why you should keep going.

Career

Realistic Expectations in the Process of Growth and Change

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on June 16, 2018

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of making important changes? That's normal.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of making important changes? That's normal.

Relationships

Accepting Feedback From Your Partner or Spouse

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on March 28, 2018

Why it's important to hear your partner's feedback, and how this can improve your relationship.

Why it's important to hear your partner's feedback, and how this can improve your relationship.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness and Being Present in the Moment

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on January 7, 2018

Living in the moment has an abundance of benefits.

Living in the moment has an abundance of benefits.

Trauma

Tragedy in Las Vegas: Strategies for Psychological Healing

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on October 3, 2017

Strategies for psychologically processing and helping others through this difficult time.

Strategies for psychologically processing and helping others through this difficult time.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Hurricane Stress, Anxiety, Recovery, and PTSD

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on September 20, 2017

Two major hurricanes and a destructive earthquake occurred in the past week. Are you feeling the stress?

Two major hurricanes and a destructive earthquake occurred in the past week. Are you feeling the stress?

Depression

Recognizing and Accepting Psychological Distress

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on June 27, 2017

It is very common for high-functioning individuals to brush-off symptoms of psychological distress, but addressing these difficulties can yield many positive benefits.

It is very common for high-functioning individuals to brush-off symptoms of psychological distress, but addressing these difficulties can yield many positive benefits.

Sexual Abuse

Overcoming Sexual Assault: Symptoms & Recovery

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on April 18, 2017

Seeking professional help after sexual assault is one of the most important and helpful things you can do.

Seeking professional help after sexual assault is one of the most important and helpful things you can do.

Trauma

Perspective: The Difference Maker in Memories & Experiences

Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on April 3, 2017

Perspective is the main factor in determining how an event resonates with you, how you feel about a situation, and how you will remember what happened.

Perspective is the main factor in determining how an event resonates with you, how you feel about a situation, and how you will remember what happened.

Are you feeling stressed and unable to cope, but don't understand why? There may be good reasons for that.