TRAUMA RECOVERY

Dr. Du has worked in both individual and group settings with survivors of trauma. These settings include the World Trade Center Clinic in New York City (a clinic for first responders during 9-11), the Trauma Empowerment and Recovery group at Ben Taub General Hospital, and the Clinic for International Survivors of Torture at the El Franco Lee Health Clinic. Dr. Du helps an individual understand the impact of trauma on one's life physically, mentally, and emotionally and how to better care for oneself in all of these ways. Eventually she helps the individual integrate his or her experiences to develop a cohesive sense of self.  Through this, individuals can begin to heal and regain power over their own lives. This approach may be helpful for individuals with past history of physical/emotional/sexual abuse, exposure to traumatic events, and experience of traumatic losses.