Traumatic experiences and events can be difficult to process. Regulating your emotions following an adverse experience can be overwhelming. Therefore, if you are feeling overwhelmed by feelings and thoughts surrounding trauma, it can lead you to self-medicate with substances. The Relationship Between Trauma and Substance Use Disorder According to a publication by the Substance AbuseRead More
Traumatic experiences can have a high correlation with substance abuse later on in life. These experiences often happen in childhood, but they can also occur in the teenage and adult years. In order to heal from addiction, it’s important to get to the root cause, which is often trauma. What Is Trauma? The Substance AbuseRead More
There is no universal definition of trauma. Therefore, a source of trauma many do not consider is adoption trauma. You may question how you could have adoption trauma, even if you have a wonderful relationship with your adoptive family. At The Guest House, we know trauma can come in the form of lost identity. WhileRead More
Do you find it difficult to trust people? Are you afraid the people in your life are going to leave you? Does it feel difficult to build and maintain relationships? While everyone’s experiences are different, the trauma you experience in your childhood can have a direct effect on the relationships you form in adulthood. WhatRead More
It is well known that when we experience trauma in our lives, it can lead to maladaptive coping, leading to addiction. Focusing on trauma therapy allows us to understand the impact of our traumas. It also helps us to learn new coping mechanisms that can help us to lead healthy and sober lives. What IsRead More
Life transformed by trauma can often seem unsafe and bleak. Even worse, the emotional burden can weigh down a person in many different ways. One of the first steps in healing trauma is acknowledging the effects, which can be frightening. However, with the right treatment and support, you can begin to process traumatic events andRead More
When it comes to healing trauma, it’s important to find tools and methods that allow you to develop a deep connection with yourself. Journaling is one such tool that can help you process thoughts, emotions, and memories. There is no “one size fits all” approach to healing trauma. With journaling, there are many different methodsRead More
If you struggle with addiction, you’re no stranger to feelings of guilt and shame. You may even blame yourself for your struggles. This feeds into negativity even more. Addiction can affect absolutely anyone, and it’s not your fault. The illness is a traumatic experience in and of itself. Definition of Trauma The Substance Abuse andRead More
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that can arise after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Common manifestations of the disorder include anxiety, intrusive memories, nightmares, and avoidance of stimuli related to the event. PTSD also affects the way the brain processes fear. Studies have indicated that people with PTSD haveRead More
Few of us are immune from traumatic experiences in life. However, some experiences may happen so early in our lives that we do not remember them. When that happens, we do not simply forget because we cannot remember. Trauma can continue to impact our lives. The Effect of Trauma That negative experience stays with usRead More