Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, or a natural disaster. While many people can recover from trauma over time with support from loved ones and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma far after the event has passed. Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for trauma. Most commonly, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are used in treating trauma.