Can therapy change the way we store traumatic memories? Here’s everything you need to know

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Published on March 26, 2024 04:16 PM IST

  • From reconnecting neural pathways to providing a safe space to express emotions, here are some of the ways therapy helps address trauma.

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Published on March 26, 2024 04:16 PM IST

When traumas and triggers start affecting us mentally, physically and emotionally to such an extent that we find it difficult to handle our emotions, it is advisable to seek therapy. “Therapy can provide a holistic approach to addressing trauma symptoms, promoting healing and resilience,” wrote therapist Andrea Evgeniou, painting a picture of how therapy helps address trauma. .

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Stroke affects brain functioning and leads to a number of neurological reactions.  Therapy helps to rewire nerve pathways.  (Unsplash)
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Published on March 26, 2024 04:16 PM IST

Stroke affects brain functioning and leads to a number of neurological reactions. Therapy helps to rewire nerve pathways. (Unsplash)

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The emotional charge of painful memories affects us and can make us feel the same way even years later as we did the first time.  Therapy helps reduce emotional outbursts and changes the way the brain stores memories.  (Unsplash)
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The emotional charge of painful memories affects us and can make us feel the same way even years later as we did the first time. Therapy helps reduce emotional charge and changes the way the brain stores memories. (Unsplash)

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Therapy allows a safe and healthy space to address and express emotions, helping people gain insight, process their emotions, and develop coping strategies.  (Unsplash)
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Therapy allows a safe and healthy space to address and express emotions, helping people gain insight, process their emotions, and develop coping strategies. (Unsplash)

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Trauma often accumulates in the body and turns into physical symptoms and stress.  Somatic exercises can help reduce such stress and make us feel better.  (Unsplash)
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Trauma often accumulates in the body and turns into physical symptoms and stress. Somatic exercises can help reduce such stress and make us feel better. (Unsplash)

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Stroke can cause hypervigilance and overarousal, which causes the brain to be on constant alert.  Mindfulness can help control such symptoms.  (Unsplash)
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Stroke can cause hypervigilance and overarousal, which causes the brain to be on constant alert. Mindfulness can help control such symptoms. (Unsplash)

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