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

Her mother said the whole process was traumatic for her and was made worse by the fact she was away from home.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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

It must be quite traumatic, thought Butler dispassionately, to lose an advantage that you’ve held for centuries.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer