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Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cassie used Prince Harry's favorite trauma therapy to get over Diddy freak-offs and beatings
Cassie Ventura underwent Prince Harry's favorite trauma therapy method to cope with the impact of Diddy 's freak-off parties, she testified today. The R&B singer told Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial that she received mental health care at the Willow House treatment facility in 2023. Ventura said she received treatment for PTSD and neuro feedback during her 45-day stay at the facility. She said she underwent eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment (EDMR) while receiving care at the facility, a therapy highly regarded by the Duke of Sussex. Ventura told the court that EDMR treatment intended to 'help me with my trauma' by helping to 'recount memories'. She also underwent Somatic Experiencing therapy, a body-oriented treatment aimed to help resolve trauma and stress-related disorders. Prince Harry was filmed undergoing EDMR treatment for Oprah Winfrey's Apple TV+ docuseries The Me You Can't See in 2021. He said the therapy intended to help with the PTSD from the death of his mother Princess Diana when he was 12 years old. Ventura told the court she underwent 'EMDR' therapy to process trauma - and gave an example of recalling a traumatic moment when you couldn´t escape a room, but through therapy are able to experience what it´s like to escape the room. Defense attorney Anna Estevao during her cross examination of Ventura, noted that the center offered treatment for sex addiction, sexual compulsion and love addiction. She asked the singer if she was treated for any of these things during her weeks-long stay. Ventura said she was not - but that she did undergo neurofeedback therapy: 'They hook your brain up to a machine and you watch something and it regulates your brain waves.' She said she underwent it five or six times or about once a week during her stay, and that she believed it was to help her process trauma. Prince Harry, who has spoken out before about the therapy he has undertaken, is a known supporter of EDMR. He started to see a therapist after 'total chaos' in his late 20s, before undergoing a further five year analysis after meeting his wife Meghan Markle. After moving to the California in 2020, Harry experimented with different styles, including EMDR therapy, which aims to help someone come to terms with trauma. Harry was seen closing his eyes and tapping his chest during a therapy session via videolink with Sanja Oakley, a UK-based psychotherapist, during the Apple TV+ show in 2021. He and Meghan were also filmed taking part in an emotional guided meditation exercise in an episode of their Harry & Meghan Netflix docuseries. Ventura was back on the witness stand for a second day of cross-examination by Combs' lawyers, after having been forced the day before to read aloud explicit and lurid messages she sent Combs during their tumultuous, nearly 11-year relationship that ended in 2018. The singer is the prosecution's star witness. Her lawsuit in 2023 accused Combs of physical and sexual abuse, and it set in motion the investigation which culminated in this month's trial. Several other women who accuse him of abuse are set to testify. Prosecutors allege that Combs used his fame and fortune to orchestrate an empire of exploitation, coercing women into abusive sex parties. His lawyers argue that all the sexual acts were consensual, and although he could be violent, he never veered into sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs has pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges. His defense says that, although he could be violent, nothing he did amounted to a criminal enterprise. Combs insists all the sex was consensual.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Homeless charity introduces extra support services
Specialist trauma therapy and extra support services have been introduced by a charity helping homeless young people. Centrepoint runs two housing complexes for people aged 16 to 25 in Barnsley. The organisation received funding from the Card Factory Foundation to boost its mental health services. Julie Milnes, head of fundraising at the charity, said the extra support would help young people "move beyond the trauma that has caused them to be homeless in the first place". In the past year 1,680 young people aged 16 to 24 across South Yorkshire were recorded as being at risk of homelessness. Quarry View, one of Centrepoint's accommodation sites in Barnsley, has 18 beds and aims to help people with housing, education, jobs and life skills. The charity said the funding would be used to create a space for therapy and training sessions. Ms Milnes said: "If you think about the reasons why somebody is homeless when they are 16 or 17, it's because something not very nice has happened in their life. "That trauma is often the reason that's caused them to be homeless in the first place. "We can offer specialist therapy but a lot of these young kids have never had anywhere they can truly call a home." She said it was important that the centres were "warm, friendly and welcoming so people can start to really thrive and move forward". Kyle, 21, has been staying at Quarry View for three months and is training to be a bricklayer. He said the charity had "helped me with my mental health and I'm not thinking about tomorrow but I'm thinking about my future now". "You're not stuck here by yourself, you're with other people and you're actually building your own little family," he said. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Royals serve lunch at homeless charity Thousands stuck on council home waiting list
BBC News
13-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Centrepoint Barnsley homeless charity introduces extra support services
Specialist trauma therapy and extra support services have been introduced by a charity helping homeless young runs two housing complexes for people aged 16 to 25 in organisation received funding from the Card Factory Foundation to boost its mental health Milnes, head of fundraising at the charity, said the extra support would help young people "move beyond the trauma that has caused them to be homeless in the first place". In the past year 1,680 young people aged 16 to 24 across South Yorkshire were recorded as being at risk of View, one of Centrepoint's accommodation sites in Barnsley, has 18 beds and aims to help people with housing, education, jobs and life charity said the funding would be used to create a space for therapy and training sessions. 'Warm and welcoming' Ms Milnes said: "If you think about the reasons why somebody is homeless when they are 16 or 17, it's because something not very nice has happened in their life. "That trauma is often the reason that's caused them to be homeless in the first place."We can offer specialist therapy but a lot of these young kids have never had anywhere they can truly call a home."She said it was important that the centres were "warm, friendly and welcoming so people can start to really thrive and move forward".Kyle, 21, has been staying at Quarry View for three months and is training to be a said the charity had "helped me with my mental health and I'm not thinking about tomorrow but I'm thinking about my future now"."You're not stuck here by yourself, you're with other people and you're actually building your own little family," he said. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Forbes
12-05-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Clinicians Invited To Explore Breakthroughs In Psychedelics At PS2025
Rick Doblin, Ph.D., founder and president of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic ... More Studies (MAPS) at PS2023. Psychedelic Science 2025 (PS2025) is inviting trauma therapists and other mental health professionals to attend its upcoming conference, which is designed for licensed clinicians. The event aims to inform attendees about psychedelic-assisted therapy modalities and other therapeutic tools, offering opportunities to engage with the latest research from leading experts in the field. Organizers believe these fundamental tools can arm health professionals with an expanded therapeutic toolkit to address mental health conditions. PS2025 will be hosted by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), taking place on June 16–20. It will return this year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Keynote speakers—educating about recent breakthroughs in psychedelics—include New York Times bestseller Bessel van der Kolk, former U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema, author Paul Stamets, Oprah Daily Editorial Director Pilar Guzmán, MAPS Founder Rick Doblin, neuroscientist Robin Carhart-Harris, and former congressman Tim Ryan. The event's Therapy Track programming was created specifically for licensed clinicians. It will feature select CE/CME-accredited workshops on psychedelic-assisted therapy modalities, ethics, and integration. There will also be data-driven sessions based on peer-reviewed research and clinical application, culturally responsive programming and diverse practitioner voices, and opportunities to connect with global experts in trauma-informed psychedelic care. Joseph McCowan, Psy.D., a member of the Lykos Board of Directors and chair of the PS2025 Therapy ... More Curatorial Committee Joseph McCowan, Psy.D., a member of the Lykos Board of Directors and chair of the PS2025 Therapy Curatorial Committee, emphasized the importance of meeting with clinicians, regardless of their experience with psychedelics. 'The Therapy Track at PS2025 is designed to meet clinicians where they are. Whether they're just beginning to explore psychedelic-assisted therapy or already immersed in the work, our goal is to equip mental health professionals with the tools, training, and connections they need to safely and effectively incorporate psychedelic-assisted therapy into their practice,' McCowan wrote in an exclusive statement. 'With CE-accredited workshops, real-world clinical case studies, and sessions that span ethics, integration, and emerging modalities, this year's conference is a unique opportunity for clinicians to engage with the science—and shape the future—of psychedelic care,' McCowan said. The event's Therapist Track includes the following handful of sessions: A full list of speakers and workshops were announced, providing evidence-based, trauma-informed practices. Workshops and sessions will be led by industry-leading researchers, therapists, and clinicians. Among many other topics, leading researchers hope to dispel myths about substances such as MDMA. PS2025 will also feature workshops, some of which will provide CE/CME credits: Former secretary of energy and former Texas governor Rick Perry speaks at PS2023. On May 8, PS2025's expanded Business Track was announced. 'Psychedelic Science 2025 is where science, business, and policy converge to shape the next leap forward,' Amy Emerson, founder & former CEO of Lykos Therapeutics, said in the announcement. 'The psychedelic industry is entering a critical phase of maturation—one that demands not just resilience, but collaboration, standardization, and strategic investment. To translate groundbreaking research into safe, effective, and accessible treatments, we must build an ecosystem that unites researchers, regulators, clinicians, and policymakers. Psychedelic medicine isn't just an investment opportunity—it's a collective movement to transform mental health care. Now is the time for bold, cross-disciplinary action to build a sustainable future where psychedelic therapies are not just innovative, but scalable, trusted, and transformative.' As psychedelic-assisted therapies become closer on the horizon, PS2025 aims to prepare mental health professionals for what's next. Additional speakers and conference sessions will continue to be announced in the weeks leading up to the conference.
