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Introduction Emotional trauma can affect how people think, feel, relate to others, and experience the world, sometimes long after an event has passed. Some people recover naturally after a distressing experience. Others continue to experience anxiety, avoidance, intrusive memories, emotional numbness, or difficulty feeling safe. If you have ever wondered why you are still affected by something that happened months or even years ago, you are not failing at healing. Trauma does

Discover how to build resilience and thrive after trauma with actionable steps to heal, grow, and rebuild your life.

Conquering Crisis: Using DBT for Effective Distress Tolerance At Upper East Side Psychology, we understand how difficult it can be to manage intense emotions and navigate stress in your daily life. You may find yourself reacting strongly to situations or struggling to control how you feel, resulting in difficulty completing routine tasks or causing stress in your personal relationships. This is where Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) comes in. DBT is a highly structured an

The Body Keeps Score: How Trauma Persists in the Physical Body At Upper East Side Psychology, we often talk about how trauma affects the mind. However, it’s just as important to understand the powerful impact trauma can have on the physical body. Many people don’t realize that psychological trauma—whether from abuse, an accident, or other distressing events—can leave lasting effects not only on mental health but also on physical well-being. The mind and body are deeply connec

Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have long-lasting effects on an individual's well-being.

Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's development and significantly influence their adult relationships.