Trauma knows no bounds, coming in all forms and affecting all different types of people. When traumatic situations initially happen, they can be devastating. The lasting effects of trauma, however, can continue popping up throughout a person’s entire life. Long-Term Effects of Trauma When a traumatic event or disaster occurs, there can be immediate devastation.Read More
The experiences you endure throughout your life play a significant role in how you function day-to-day. Childhood, in particular, is a formative period in which you develop the tools you need to cope with life. Meanwhile, childhood trauma can disrupt your ability to build coping skills and effectively respond to different situations and interactions. Thus,Read More
Processing trauma is never easy. It can take years for people to identify their traumas and even longer for them to face them and begin the process of healing. When you have a trauma-informed therapist you can trust, individual therapy can be one of the most effective ways to process trauma. Long-Lasting Effects of TraumaRead More
As an adult, living with the implications of childhood trauma can make you feel like you are alone in your pain. It can be difficult to imagine that anyone can understand what you have been through or what you are going through now. While everyone’s experiences are unique to them, you are not alone inRead More
It can be difficult to recognize or understand why you are engaging in self-defeating and self-destructive behaviors. Maladaptive behaviors are often rooted in your life experiences and your emotional responses to them. In particular, traumatic experiences can lead to psychological distress and impede your ability to cope in healthy ways. Therefore, understanding trauma and addictionRead More
Cinema therapy opens up conversations about trauma in a very unique way. This modality can be extremely healing and help you describe your personal struggles with less distress than traditional routes. What Is Cinema Therapy? Subjects like trauma, addiction, and mental health are often difficult to discuss. Cinema therapy uses film to encourage participants toRead More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 41% of women and 26% of men in the United States have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). Further, 61 million women and 53 million men have experienced physiological aggression from an intimate partner. Moreover, in Child Physical Abuse and Neglect by Casey L. BrownRead More
When we are children, our minds are like sponges, easily absorbing the experiences and feelings around us. When children are exposed to trauma, it can leave a lasting imprint with disastrous effects. Trauma exposure can even affect a person’s ability to communicate. The first step towards learning how to communicate after developmental trauma is toRead More
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 24 million or one in 300 people experience schizophrenia symptoms worldwide. Schizophrenia is not as common as other mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. However, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) notes, despite its lower prevalence, schizophrenia is in the top 15 leading causes of disabilityRead More
It’s not uncommon for trauma survivors to also struggle with addiction. Some people may turn to substances as a coping mechanism to self-medicate. Others may not even realize that trauma has contributed to their addiction. Fortunately, this cycle can be broken with the proper treatment and care. Relationship Between Trauma and Addiction According to “TraumaticRead More