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The Trauma Experience: Three Phases of Trauma Therapy

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The Trauma Experience: Three Phases of Trauma Therapy

DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA introduces the three phases of trauma therapy and what to expect as you are going through them. Trauma by nature...

The Trauma Experience: The Window of Tolerance

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The Trauma Experience: The Window of Tolerance

DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA on the window of tolerance and how it helps to process trauma in therapy. In therapy, we speak about the window of...

The Trauma Experience: Our Brain in Three Parts: Reptilian, Mammalian, and Neocortex

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The Trauma Experience: Our Brain in Three Parts: Reptilian, Mammalian, and Neocortex

DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA explains how our triune brain encodes trauma and contributes to trauma responses even years after our traumatic...

The Trauma Experience: What to expect during your EMDR session

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The Trauma Experience: What to expect during your EMDR session

DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA shares what to expect in your EMDR sessions. Often, we go to therapy because we have been grappling with an issue...

The Trauma Experience: How does EMDR help us heal from Trauma?

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The Trauma Experience: How does EMDR help us heal from Trauma?

DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA explains what EMDR Therapy is and how it helps us to process Trauma in a healthy way. EMDR Therapy, or Eye Movement...

The Trauma Experience: How can Trauma Therapy reduce our Physical Trauma Reactions?

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The Trauma Experience: How can Trauma Therapy reduce our Physical Trauma Reactions?

DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA explains how Trauma Therapy can reduce our physical trauma responses. Trauma therapy tackles trauma and its effects...

The Trauma Experience: How can Trauma Therapy reduce our Negative Thoughts

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The Trauma Experience: How can Trauma Therapy reduce our Negative Thoughts

DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA explains how Trauma Therapy can help to reduce our negative trauma beliefs. Trauma therapy tackles trauma and its...

The Trauma Experience: How Can Trauma Therapy Reduce our Distress

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The Trauma Experience: How Can Trauma Therapy Reduce our Distress

DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA explains how Trauma Therapy can reduce our emotional distress after a traumatic experience. Trauma therapy tackles...

The Trauma Experience: Our Brain on Trauma - What Happens in Survival Mode?

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The Trauma Experience: Our Brain on Trauma - What Happens in Survival Mode?

DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA explains how trauma impacts our brains. When we experience a traumatic event, our coping abilities become...

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The Basic Vagus Nerve Exercise

A quick technique for reducing stress and anxiety For more information or to book a consultation with psychologist Dr. Esslin Terrighena,...

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The Butterfly Hug [VIDEO]

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Quarantine Tip: Laugh [VIDEO]

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Quarantine Tip: Be Playful [VIDEO]

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Quarantine Tip: Be Creative [VIDEO]

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Quarantine Tip: Keep a Journal [VIDEO]

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Safety: The Antidote to Anxiety

Hong Kong is going through a time of uncertainty and confusion. Will we be going into lockdown? Will we be separated from our families?...

Quarantine Tip: Cosy Up Your Room [VIDEO]

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Quarantine Tip: Cosy Up Your Room [VIDEO]

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Quarantine Tips: Set a Routine [VIDEO]

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Quarantine: Staying Mentally Healthy

Quarantine and isolation can put stress on our mental and physical health. Here are some ways to make the most of your quarantine...

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Tips for Effective Online Therapy

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