traumatic

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Over time—typically eight to 15 sessions—the prolonged exposure therapy could make the memories of the traumatic events approachable and turn them into something they could emotionally process and ultimately take power over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The partner of a man who suffered a traumatic brain injury in the Nottingham attacks has said the organisations involved in a public inquiry have "tortured" the victims' families "over and over again".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“It was a very traumatic thing,” Gil said of the fire.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“That traumatic situation has brought everyone closer,” first-year coach Lebre Merritt said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

"Having suffered through several traumatic episodes myself, I am very familiar with the bodily manifestations of grief."

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo