The Therapeutic Lens

How Cognitive Science Supports Cognitive Therapy for PTSD: Transforming Trauma Memories

How Cognitive Science Supports Cognitive Therap...

Like sunlight breaking through the forest, cognitive science allows us to transform fragmented trauma memories into coherent, integrated narratives.

How Cognitive Science Supports Cognitive Therap...

Like sunlight breaking through the forest, cognitive science allows us to transform fragmented trauma memories into coherent, integrated narratives.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Knowledge Award: Bridging Knowledge and Healing

Mohammed Bin Rashid Knowledge Award: Bridging K...

In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health, the importance of innovative psychological treatments cannot be overstated. This year, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award recognized...

Mohammed Bin Rashid Knowledge Award: Bridging K...

In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health, the importance of innovative psychological treatments cannot be overstated. This year, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award recognized...

Breaking Barriers with Animation: A Universal Tool for Mental Health Education

Breaking Barriers with Animation: A Universal T...

Animation as a Healing Medium   Animation has been acknowledged as a powerful art therapy resource with the potential for emotional healing and enhanced psychological wellness. Its distinctive characteristics make...

Breaking Barriers with Animation: A Universal T...

Animation as a Healing Medium   Animation has been acknowledged as a powerful art therapy resource with the potential for emotional healing and enhanced psychological wellness. Its distinctive characteristics make...

References & Literature

The literature and the scientific articles below informed the content of our animations:

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