Journaling is a method in which we can express and release thoughts and emotions. When our brains become overwhelmed with attempting to process and store stress and other traumatic situations - it takes a toll. Journaling gives us a release, a space in which we can relieve our bodies and brains of carrying the weight ... Read More
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The Hidden Trauma of Being Raised by a Narcissist
Imagine what it's like for a child to grow up in a home with a parent who's almost impossible to please. Where every time they looked for encouragement or validation, they were met with criticism or belittlement. Where their parent felt threatened any time their child stretched their wings and showed a glimmer of ... Read More
The Unexpected Trauma of Infertility and How to Cope
Infertility and the mental trauma that it can cause is a difficult topic. It is often discussed in terms of grieving. And it can, of course, play into pre-existing or formative mental health disorders. A woman experiencing the unexpected trauma of infertility needs validation. She needs understanding about what ... Read More
When You Should See a Therapist for Unresolved Childhood Trauma
Many people have had traumatic experiences growing up. Sometimes when a childhood trauma is unresolved, it needs to be dealt with later in life. This article explores the topic of unresolved trauma, what it means, how to heal from childhood trauma and what those steps look like for overcoming childhood trauma. How Do ... Read More
How to Recognize Signs of Trauma in Children of Addicted Parents
Regardless of age, we are always influenced by our parents. These influences are not solely the genetic factors inherited from our biological parents, but also their behaviors, habits, morals, and communication skills we learn from our caregivers. Life with an alcoholic and/or drug addicts and be unpredictable, ... Read More
How Daily Gratitude Journaling Helps Heal Emotional Trauma
Gratitude journaling is known as the foe of every recovering alcoholic. I was no exception to judging this therapeutic activity before ever actually trying it. After all, what could I possibly be grateful for? I was embarking on my recovery and coming to terms with the fact that I was suffering from the chronic disease ... Read More
Treatment for Mental Trauma
It’s estimated that 3.6% of adults in the United States experienced some form of post-traumatic stress disorder in the previous year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. If you're facing this or another type of trauma, getting help is an option. Treatment for trauma, after identifying its presence, is ... Read More
Signs and Symptoms of Trauma
A majority of Americans will experience at least one traumatic event at some point in their lives, and for many, the psychological effects are profound and long-lasting. The Mental Effects of Trauma If you've experienced an extremely disturbing or stressful event that made you feel helpless or very fearful, then you ... Read More
