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The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder - Joelle Rabow Maletis
If it keeps coming back in flashbacks and nightmares, that isn't weakness. It's a known, treatable response.
Who it's for
People living with trauma reactions often read their flashbacks and nightmares as weakness or as 'failing to get over it'.
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What it is
An animated TED-Ed lesson by educator Joelle Rabow Maletis, released in June 2018 with animation by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat. It notes that many people experience trauma, often without long-term effects, but that for millions the experience lingers as flashbacks, nightmares and negative thoughts that interfere with daily life.
Where to find it
YouTube, TED-Ed channel (free). Also on ed.ted.com and TED.com.
Before you start
Heads up: Discussion of trauma, war and assault.
Age: Ages 14+
The storm of the last night has crowned this morning with golden peace.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 294
