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EMDR vs. CPT: Understanding Two of the Most Effective Trauma Therapies

When it comes to trauma therapy, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options. Two of the most evidence-based and widely recommended treatments for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). At Barksdale Missions, we often get asked, “Which one is better?” The… Read More EMDR vs. CPT: Understanding Two of the Most Effective Trauma Therapies

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Black Maternal Mortality: Awareness, Action, and Change

Written by Nneka Hall (01/2018; Edited by Dr. Ashley Barksdale (03/2025) WARNING: This post discusses maternal and infant loss. In the days following the tragic passing of Erica Garner, conversations about Black maternal mortality have surfaced again. Blogs, articles, and discussions have emerged from people of all backgrounds, attempting to analyze the root causes of… Read More Black Maternal Mortality: Awareness, Action, and Change