Studies have shown a connection between childhood trauma and the development of autoimmune diseases in adulthood. For example, research has found that individuals who experienced childhood abuse or neglect have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

The mind and the body are closely intertwined, and research shows us that trauma can have a profound impact on our immune systems and physiological state. Additionally, a dysfunctional immune system can manifest itself in worsening psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, aggression, mood instability or OCD.

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) or more broadly, complex trauma, describes a condition that presents very much like PTSD. The difference in these two classifications is that with C-PTSD the sufferer experienced prolonged periods of severe stress, abuse or neglect.

Did you know that many families may pass down trauma to their loved ones? It’s not just our physical makeup and risk of disease that we inherit from our family, it is also the emotional wounds as well.

EMDR is an effective protocol to treat any unprocessed past memories that are poisoning the present. EMDR is able to remove the anxiety, fear and sadness that cause individuals to avoid or overreact to situations.