Substance use disorders (SUDs) often stem from unprocessed trauma. Trauma comes in many forms, including direct, indirect, and multigenerational trauma. Historical, multigenerational trauma is trauma experienced by a community instead of by an individual. This trauma is […]
Studies have shown a correlation between substance use and trauma. As a result, many rehabilitation facilities provide trauma-based therapies that focus on healing the person’s trauma to treat their substance use symptoms. Unfortunately, some people are in […]
Addiction to opioid and heroin is a disorder that can lead to a series of harmful behaviors or conditions. If the signs and symptoms of an addiction problem are identified in good time, then an individual has […]
When looking for a trauma specialist, it is vital to keep in mind that, regardless of what type of psychotherapy you pursue, your therapist should empower you and welcome you as a collaborator in the process of […]
While post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) gets a lot of attention in the mental health field, the phenomenon of post-traumatic growth (PTG) is just as important. This article explores post-traumatic growth and how to increase resilience in recovery. […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that people can develop after experiencing a traumatic or life-threatening event. PTSD can cause various symptoms, including anxiety, insomnia, and flashbacks, varying in degree and intensity. PTSD is […]
Learning about the stages of healing can be distressing, motivating, upsetting, or uplifting. No matter how you feel, your reaction is not wrong. Acknowledging your emotional response to the stages of healing can allow you to harness […]
What Is “Intergenerational Trauma”? Intergenerational trauma, also known as generational or transgenerational trauma, is defined by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as unconscious grief from historical trauma passed down from generation to generation. According to the (APA), […]
Learning about the stages of healing can be distressing, motivating, upsetting, or uplifting. No matter how you feel, your reaction is not wrong. Acknowledging your emotional response to the stages of healing can allow you to harness […]
Trauma can cause physical, emotional, and mental changes to your life. When someone has experienced a trauma, it can impact their lives and relationships. Treatments like Trauma-Sensitive Yoga can help. Trauma and Its Impact on the Body […]