Trauma in childhood can come from many sources: familial abuse or neglect, witnessing violence, experiencing a natural disaster, or severe illness of oneself or a loved one. While the causes of childhood trauma vary widely, they share an ability to affect your coping skills, relationships, and mental and physical health far into adulthood. Researchers developed…
People think of childhood as an idyllic, carefree time in life when caregivers meet your every need, and you believe all of your dreams will come true. But for many people, this mainstream imagery does not reflect everyday reality. For many, events that occur during childhood build barriers to happiness later in life. And when…
Why should you learn about the signs of sexual abuse? Childhood sexual abuse can be devastating for those who have gone through it. Parents, teachers, family members, and others who work with children or have children in their lives should watch for the signs of child sexual abuse. Why Learn the Signs of Sexual Abuse?…
Your friend tells you that someone has sexually assaulted them. You’re angry, shocked, sad, and confused. Even worse, you have no clue how to help your friend. What should you say? What should you do? What should you not say or do? You want to help, but you have no idea how. Supporting a friend…
Experiencing occasional anxiety is typical, but if you’ve experienced an anxiety attack, you know how scary it can be. Understanding the causes of an anxiety attack can help reduce their frequency and severity. What is an Anxiety Attack? People often use the term “anxiety attack” interchangeably with “panic attacks,” but they’re not the same. Anxiety…
Trauma informed treatment for addiction is at the heart of all we do at Integrative Life Center. We understand that traumatizing experiences and events are at the root of your addiction. Therefore, we combine our trauma-informed addiction treatments into every aspect of your care. We dedicate ourselves to helping you or your loved one heal…
What is childhood trauma, and how does it affect us as adults? Traumatic events are adverse, cause emotional pain, and overwhelm the person, so they’re unable to cope. Children derive meaning from the things they experience. They use this to create internal maps of the world and the people around them. When most of these…
Trauma-informed care follows five principles that guide how treatment systems and their providers work to lower the chance of re-traumatizing the clients under their supervision. It’s easy to generalize and apply these five core principles across the various service settings that any treatment center or practitioner provides. What is a Trauma-Informed Care Approach? You might…
Trauma bonds are formed when a person feels affection and trust for their partner when they are in a dysfunctional or abusive relationship. This can occur in a variety of different relationships. Common toxic relationships include domestic violence, dysfunctional marriages, and relationships with a narcissist or a person with an addiction. Trauma bonds can also…
There are a variety of different symptoms of PTSD that can be useful in determining if a person needs a little extra help recovering from trauma. What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that may develop after experiencing or witnessing an extreme event such as war, a natural disaster, sexual violence, or…