In our previous Alumni Blog, we discussed the ways that surviving trauma can cause us to feel isolated and separated from the rest of the world and other people. We also discussed the ways that trauma treatment can help us connect to others, a miracle which starts to occur the very second we open ourselvesRead More
In our previous blog on living as a trauma survivor during the holiday season, we discussed the necessity of being present with our trauma as well as our recovery and realizing that even though a holiday celebration is upon us, that does not mean that our traumatic experiences, or our triggers, or our various manifestationsRead More
One of the most important ways we have to be during the holiday season is to be realistic. Holidays are promoted with the utmost idealism about the picture perfect celebration accompanied by the picture perfect feelings and ways of being. Living as a person in recovery from trauma and potentially addictions, or related mental healthRead More
Treatment does not guarantee anything about recovery. Relapse triggers can happen to the best of people, who have the best intentions, and try to ‘do everything by the book.’ There are no guarantees people will not relapse, but here are some common triggers that pop up. Family and friends who support a loved one inRead More
The shame and stigma of trauma is incredibly strong, so strong, in fact, that too often the idea of fitting into the stereotype of that person who has to go to treatment in order to deal with the past stops people from seeking the healing they deserve. Healing from trauma is very much a need,Read More