Trauma

Domestic violence is often mistaken to mean physical abuse with the spouse or partner as the perpetrator. However, the term is broad. By definition, domestic violence is abuse inflicted by a relative, family member, partner, or ex-partner. It can be between a child and a caregiver, siblings, or two in-laws. It also includes Child abuse […]

The Benefits of Medication and Therapy In Trauma Treatment Trauma is a deeply distressing and life-altering experience that has long-lasting  effects on your mental health and well-being. The impact can be devastating, whether from a traumatic event or ongoing trauma. Fortunately, trauma therapy and medication are effective treatments for trauma-related conditions such  as post-traumatic stress

Psychological trauma is a multifaceted condition that affects many life areas, including relationships. Research shows that childhood and adult traumatic experiences influence your thoughts, perspective, beliefs, expectations, feelings, and behavior, which, in turn, affects your propensity toward Trusting and socializing with people Developing and sustaining healthy bonds and boundaries Cultivating healthy communication habits Hallmarks of

Avoidance and Trauma: Why it happens and how therapy can help! Have you gone through a traumatic event and are trying your best to avoid thoughts, feelings, and memories of the event? You are not alone. Everyone has or will experience trauma at some point in their lifetime. Statistics show that 70% of adults have

Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you suffering from lingering fear and anxiety? Do you feel like you no longer have any control over how you think, feel, and behave? Posttraumatic stress disorder – also known as PTSD – is a mental health challenge that may occur in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a

Ever been manipulated into accepting an outcome or doubting your feelings? Your response to an event was considered an overreaction. You got called out for being overly sensitive. Psychologists have a term for this form of abuse. It is known as gaslighting. Defining Gaslighting Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in relationships where the

Have you ever seen a loved one in an abusive relationship and wondered why they did not want to leave, although they could walk out at any point? In a nutshell, that is a trauma bond. It is a critical part of abusive relationships. What is a Trauma Bond? A trauma bond is an unhealthy

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The brain develops anomalies when recording the trauma, creating false alarms whenever it picks up sensations relating to the event. Traumatic incidents could be in the form of sickness, abuse, robbery, accident, or the death or suffering of

Picture this: you finally crawl into bed after a long day at work. You’ve showered, done your skincare, and have cozied up with a book. As you doze off to sleep you’re suddenly woken by your heart racing out of your chest. As you calm yourself down you realize it was a nightmare… again. While

The Terrifying Effects Of a Poor Nights Sleep and What You Can Do About It Late into the 1700’s, the definition of a nightmare was, “a disease when a man in his sleep supposes he has a great weight laying upon him”. While we’ve come to understand nightmares much more in depth since then, there’s