Trauma therapy can seem complex to navigate, especially for those in need of this support. This blog post will provide an overview guide to trauma therapy for those who are interested in this topic. Understanding Trauma There are many different forms of trauma. Some of the differences in trauma include the age of onset. For […]
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) typically occurs from situations where our life is in immediate jeopardy, learning of an unexpected death of one close to us, sexual assault/abuse, or witnessing a horrific event. However, PTSD can be healed utilizing Cognitive Processing Therapy. Situations that can create PTSD include: Near death or loss of life in a
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There are six different branches of the military, each with their own specific skill set and role. For additional reading on the breakdown of roles and the structure or personnel click here. These branches are independent of one another yet can work very closely when risks to our nation arise. Despite the different branches of
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Domestic violence can occur at any point throughout a relationship. Domestic Violence can occur male to female, female to male, or partner to partner depending on the relationship. The Women Against Abuse website lists various forms of domestic violence that exist in our world. What is The Domestic Abuse Cycle? Psych Central details that there
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing (EMDR) Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that has been gaining empirical evidence for the treatment of trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), depression, self-harm, and addiction. How Does EMDR Therapy Work? EMDR is unpinned by the Adaptive Information Process (AIP) system and theory. This theory
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Individual Therapy Individual therapy is gaining popularity as it can target a wide array of challenges someone experiences in life. Most therapy is confidential unless certain statutory limitations are met that would require mandatory reporting. Another way to buffer against the potential of someone reviewing your records it to private pay for services which eliminates
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Adolescent Trauma Adolescents are a busy group of humans. They barely stop moving unless it’s to sleep or they’re ill.  Mental health symptoms from past trauma may significantly impact their lives as well. Trauma doesn’t have to be large, horrific events where people are hurt – they definitely can be. Trauma can also be small
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Ever wonder why fireworks can trigger some military and emergency responders? Keep reading to learn why and how! How does evolution impact trauma responses? Our bodies have evolved over hundreds of thousands of years. Back in the day when a member of our family group was attacked we needed to remember certain characteristics of our
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How does childhood stress impact trauma? Stressors permeate all aspects of life. Factors that influence one’s ability to manage stress include: An individual’s upbring Childhood experiences Genetics/heredity Other life experiences Early life experiences influence how one views stressors, tolerates stressors, and recovers from these stressors. As a person experiences stressors, especially in early childhood, their
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What is EMDR therapy? EMDR therapy is form of psychotherapy that allows people who have experienced trauma resolve these past painful experiences and begin to live their lives. How does EMDR Therapy Work? EMDR posits that past traumatic experiences are stored in a person’s nervous system. These past experiences act as blockades that do not
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