Have you experienced trauma and you’re not sure what to do? Should you avoid triggers, or should you allow them in small doses in order to process? (Hint *its the second option!) There are so many suggestions on the internet, but what should you really do? Read on for ideas from a licensed trauma therapist. Please note: these tips are not medical advice. Please seek a qualified mental health provider for individualized therapy.

More men should get therapy. Is it as simple as that? No. Of course not. But there might be misconceptions you hold about therapy, and those misconceptions and barriers are holding you back from a life unburdened by trauma.

Let’s face it, they don’t teach us anything about real emotions in school. Maybe because it is complex and sensitive and makes people feel uncomfortable. Maybe be because the adults in our lives had no idea what to say. How did you learn about grief? And, what can you do to deal with your grief?

Do you have a suspicion that trauma, from childhood or more recently, is holding you back? Are you irritable, frustrated, and unable to relax? Is your sleep disturbed? If so, you might benefit from addressing your trauma through quality therapy. Read on to learn about the hidden signs of trauma and what to do about it.

Have you been considering EMDR therapy? Has your friend, doctor, or therapist recommended EMDR therapy? A most-powerful trauma processing therapy, EMDR therapy might change your life for the better.

I asked, and Reddit answered. What do the fine people of Reddit want to know about therapy, trauma, PTSD, recovery and healing? Can an ecstasy trip cause PTSD? How do we heal if mental health professionals are the trigger?