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

In 1974, a stampede at a David Cassidy concert in London was so traumatic that one medic said the scale of the injuries reminded him of the Blitz.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Both brothers have over the years spoken openly about the traumatic impacts of losing their mother at a young age.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Abby Tedesky had what would have to be described as a “very traumatic experience” in Milagro.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols