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
“That traumatic situation has brought everyone closer,” first-year coach Lebre Merritt said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
“This is bound to be very traumatic for all of them.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
