Traumatic events can follow you through your daily life if they are not properly processed. Many traumatic events occur daily, such as the grief of losing a loved one, experiencing a natural disaster, or being a victim of violence. Because these events happen so often, it is important to have proper coping mechanisms. But sometimes,…
Most individuals will deal with trauma in their lives. However, how can you know when trauma has affected your life beyond what is normal? The truth is trauma affects different people in different ways. This means there may be no way to gauge what might be considered a normal trauma response. However, if you find…
Psychological and emotional trauma is caused by extraordinarily stressful events that devastate your sense of safety and security, leaving you feeling helpless, vulnerable, and afraid. This type of trauma can result in upsetting memories that keep you in a state of stress or anxiety. You may also feel numb, disconnected from your environment, and unable…
Defined as an event that threatens our sense of safety, whether real or perceived, a traumatic event can have a lasting emotional and psychological impact. It is normal to think, act, and feel differently following a traumatic event. For most, these effects subside after a short time, and the details of the trauma begin to…
Why Veterans Should Enroll in the VA Healthcare System by Lisa Dean Florida has consistently been one of the top three most populated states in the country consisting of nearly 1.5M Veterans. However, over half of the Veterans that suffer from substance abuse, homelessness, and mental health concerns, are not enrolled with their…
Yoga therapy utilizes yoga poses, breathing exercises, guided imagery, and meditation to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. The holistic nature of yoga encourages the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Yoga therapy incorporates elements of physical therapy and psychotherapy. A growing field, yoga therapy has been widely studied, and this research supports its effectiveness…
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, EMDR, is a therapeutic process that helps people free themselves from the harmful memories, negative thoughts, and upsetting emotions connected to past trauma that hinder their ability to lead healthy, productive lives. EMDR is non-invasive, evidence-based psychotherapy that has been clinically proven to be effective for treating trauma, PTSD,…