Whatever you are going through, your kids inadvertently will go through it too. If you suffer from untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there could be some effects on children from your words and in your actions. Even though you would never want to harm your kids, some of your symptoms could unintentionally impact them. DepressionRead More
Attending a rehabilitation facility for drugs, alcohol, or trauma is a great place to get the support you need for your sobriety. You may have concerns about the time commitments, the financial aspects, or fear of the unknown, but do not let that deter you from getting the help that you need to remain sober. Read More
One-on-one counseling or individual therapy can be an effective approach to heal from trauma. Commonly known as “talk-therapy,” individual therapy allows a person to open up to only one person in a private setting. When discussing sensitive details or painful emotions from the past, a person may feel more comfortable in this setting before enteringRead More
Deciding to attend a rehabilitation facility to recover from drug and alcohol addiction is one of the best decisions you can make. You may feel overwhelmed with the sacrifices you are making because going to rehab takes a considerable commitment. Still, you will be pleased with the outcome if you open yourself up to theRead More
Group therapy sessions can be successful for those in recovery from trauma and addiction. Most 12-Step recovery programs were founded upon the principles that make group therapy work. The initial idea behind programs like “Alcoholics Anonymous” was that relating to others with the same struggles can advance the recovery progress of each individual inRead More
Your past events can dictate how you will feel about yourself in the future. Any unresolved trauma that you experienced in your childhood could be the indicator of how you will think, behave, and feel as you move through life. Depression, addiction, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur to make trauma even moreRead More
Much like any other addiction, sexual addiction relates to having compulsive behaviors that interfere with important aspects of one’s daily life. In sexual addiction, the behaviors revolve around some form of sexual activity, including, sexual intercourse, masturbation, and sexual fantasy. Please note that sexuality is natural and pleasurable. Enjoying sex is not a signRead More
Neurofeedback is designed to use a reward-based system to train brainwaves to function with an optimal range. This method delivers real-time feedback to the brain, which retrains the overall functioning of the brain. During a neurofeedback session, the client will have electrodes placed on their scalp. These electrodes will measure brainwaves as the clientRead More
Individuals suffering from trauma and PTSD can benefit from integrating touch therapies into their recovery program. Touch therapies, like massage and acupuncture, can help a trauma victim in many ways. Physical touch and stimulation have been used for people seeking relief from physical and mental ailments for centuries. While there are many forms ofRead More
Many people in recovery from trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) seek professional treatment to learn coping mechanisms for trauma. Some common coping skills that you may learn from a recovery program include: Deep Breathing: Deep breathing is something that most of us can do at any time to cope with anxiety or panic,Read More