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Heather Z. Lyons, PhD received her PhD from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her BA in Psychology from Northeastern University. She sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of Black Psychology and Practice Innovations. Her leadership includes past executive board member of the Society for Vocational Psychology and member of the Publications Board of Division 29 of the American Psychological Association (APA). She is a Fellow of the APA (Division 17). She attained the rank of full professor in Loyola University Maryland’s Department of Psychology and is a licensed psychologist in Maryland and DC.
For some people, trauma continues to affect daily life weeks or even years later through nightmares, and a persistent sense that something terrible might happen at any moment. When these trauma symptoms persist for more than a month and significantly interfere with your ability to function, you may be experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read MoreIf you've experienced something traumatic and find yourself having disturbing thoughts, trouble sleeping, or feeling constantly on edge—even weeks or months after the event—you might be wondering: do I have PTSD?
Read MoreA sudden loud bang makes your heart race. A familiar street triggers an uneasy knot in your stomach. These reactions can be leftovers of trauma—your nervous system’s way of saying, “I’m still on guard.” Trauma therapy helps you teach the body and mind that the danger has passed so you can live, work, and love without constant alarms.
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