Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. One of the ways in which childhood trauma can manifest is through the development of addiction. In this post, you’re going to find out how childhood trauma leads to addiction. How Childhood Trauma Leads to Addiction 1. Coping mechanism Childhood trauma often …
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Today, you’re going to learn about the stages of betrayal trauma and tips for overcoming it. What Is Betrayal Trauma? Betrayal trauma was first introduced in 1991 by psychologist Jennifer Freyd. She described it as a specific trauma that happens in key relationships (between a parent and child or between romantic partners) where the betrayed needs …
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This post contains the childhood trauma test (ACEs Test) and practical steps to adverse childhood experiences recovery. The initial trauma of a young child may go underground, but it will return to haunt us. —James Garbarino 3 Types of Stress There are three types of stress: good stress, tolerable stress, and toxic stress (McEwen 2017). …
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Today, you’re going to learn all about Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) and discover 7 trauma release exercises to support your recovery after trauma. How Does The Body Handle Trauma? Stressful and traumatic events are usually based on threats to life, be they real or perceived. As a result, the fight, flight, or freeze …
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This post contains some of the best techniques for dissociation. What Is Dissociation? Dissociation is a psychological defense mechanism that involves disconnecting from one’s thoughts, feelings, memories, and surroundings. It is often described as a feeling of being disconnected or detached from reality. Dissociation can occur in response to trauma, stress, anxiety, and other emotional …
This post contains a list of complex PTSD triggers in relationships along with helpful tips to deal with them. What Is Complex PTSD? Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological disorder that can develop in individuals who have experienced prolonged and repeated traumatic events, particularly within the context of interpersonal relationships. While similar to …