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 are difficult topics. 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
Childhood trauma refers to childhood experiences that negatively affect an individual's emotional, physical, or mental health. Without addressing these experiences, unresolved trauma can lead to long-term mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This article explores the ... 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
Trauma Disorder Treatment in Deerfield Beach, FL
Trauma can influence nearly every aspect of your life, often long after a difficult or frightening event has passed. You don't need a specific diagnosis to know that something doesn't feel right, or to deserve support. For some people, the effects of trauma develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while many ... 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
