Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs), or traumatic experiences, have significant medical and psychological sequelae. ACES may or may not lead to post traumatic stress disorder, and regardless of the presence of a formal diagnosis, exposure to ACEs increase the risk for poor sleep and traumatic nightmares. There are many psychotherapeutic and resiliency enhancing ways to support […]
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder than can occur after a person is exposed to a major traumatic event. It is classified as a “trauma and stress-related disorder” in the DSM V. It used to be thought that PTSD only occurred in combat situations but it is now known that it can occur […]