It is common for survivors of abuse to struggle with triggers associated with the abuser. This may include thoughts, sounds, or smells, but can also include other people, places, or items that may remind the survivor of the abuser. It is an unfortunate reality that memories of abuse can often be stored in the body in the form of sensations and physical arousal. When we are reminded of our abusive ex-partner, our nervous system is often triggered and goes into ‘fight or flight

The field of mental health is always expanding and evolving its therapeutic techniques, leaving individuals, therapists and medical practitioners juggling to decipher which approach would best suit their needs. Over the years, three main approaches have made a name for themselves in this field: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). All three of these approaches have their unique benef