For some people, therapy is a loaded word defined by cliches. Pop culture is full of images of what a therapist might look like, how they might act, or what an experience in their office might be like. Rarely do people get an image of trauma-informed therapy. Maybe you’ve even seen a show where the…
Details
When you hear the word abuse, you may imagine someone intentionally harming or injuring another person. While this is abusive behavior, there’s a lot more to understand about abuse and abusive relationships. So, what does abuse mean? It’s a pattern of behavior used to control and assert power over another person. Understanding the meaning of…
Details
Physical abuse occurs when anyone commits an act that intentionally puts another person in physical danger. It can happen at any age as a way to gain control in a situation or relationship. But why physical abuse happens is another question altogether. This post will help answer it. What is Physical Abuse? Physical abuse is…
Details
Leaving the past behind can be challenging for survivors of childhood trauma. People who experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect are more likely to have mental health issues as adults. If you want to achieve better mental health, you need to understand the signs, symptoms, and risk factors that lead to PTSD from childhood trauma.…
Details
A dog is a person’s best friend, but for a PTSD service dog, their role in a person’s life is even more than that. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder service dogs serve a critical function and make a difference in their owners’ lives. They help make the person aware of triggers and assist them in living with…
Details
Seeking medical and mental health care can feel invasive. The process can involve intrusive questions, and the client can feel attacked. And when a client has had traumatic life experiences, these feelings can intensify. Offering help through a trauma-informed lens is one-way mental health professionals lessen these feelings and better support their clients. What is…
Details
Trauma experienced in childhood can echo into adulthood, influencing your behaviors, relationships, and ability to cope with stress. The effects of childhood trauma in adults influence people differently. For some, it can mean avoiding close relationships or triggering situations. For others, symptoms take the form of addictions. The one thing these effects have in common…
Details
Sexual abuse is a blanket term that encompasses abusive sexual behavior that one person does to another. Experiencing sexual abuse can be incredibly traumatic, and unfortunately, it’s more common than many people think. Every 68 seconds, a perpetrator sexually assaults someone. This post will answer the question of “What is sexual abuse,” including explaining types…
Details
Sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat and humming “Om” with your eyes closed may not be your cup of tea. But stereotypical images may come to mind when you ask, “What is meditation?” Meditation isn’t about bending your legs into an uncomfortable pretzel shape. It also doesn’t require you to drink green juice or adopt…
Details
Everyone encounters moments of anxiety. Your nerves are in overdrive before a big presentation. You’re doubtful that the cutie you have your eye on will say “yes” to a date. Or the logistics of coordinating a cross-country move are scrambling your brain. This type of anxiety is part of life. Anxiety is a natural stress…
Details