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

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

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Brian can smile about it now, but when he tells the story, it's clear it was a traumatic moment.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

I have friends who wouldn’t think of allowing their children to attend a funeral for fear of inflicting traumatic scars.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez