Post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse are highly correlated. That’s true whether we’re talking about the acute traumas sustained by war veterans or whether we mean the chronic psychological wounds…
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What happens to traumatized children when they grow up into adults? Mental and physical health problems, addiction, and relationship troubles are typical. But one key impact stands out above the…
If you’re like me, you’re a little scared of your feelings. Scared because once a bad feeling gets ahold of you, you’re not fully sure how to get that feeling…
There are several common signs of PTSD in women. However, trauma impacts each woman differently and requires a personalized approach to trauma therapy. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a…
Addiction happens for many different reasons. But, all too often, there is something deeper below the surface – most often trauma – that draws an individual into a life of…
It is not uncommon for those suffering from conditions such as PTSD to use substances like drugs and/or alcohol to self-medicate. While it may seem to be working initially, this…
As the addiction treatment world has developed, we’ve broadened our understanding of what is considered best practice in trauma-focused therapy for adults. Not only is it essential for us to…
If you struggle to cope with the symptoms of trauma, you may be interested in the benefits of trauma informed yoga therapy. Trauma refers to the experience of an event…
Trauma reaction is a normal and natural human response to experiences of genuine threat to life and safety. When we are exposed to severely distressing events, our minds, bodies, and…
