PTSD in Women: The Importance of Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a complex mental health condition that can deeply affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, and daily life. PTSD can manifest very differently in women compared…
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Rebuilding Trust After Rehab: A Guide for Life After Treatment
Rebuilding Trust After Rehab: A Path Forward for Women in Recovery Rebuilding trust after rehab is a difficult yet rewarding part of recovery. Addiction can damage relationships and leave behind…
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How Does Trauma Effect the Brain?
Everyone goes through difficult times—whether it’s losing a loved one, facing an illness, or experiencing a major life challenge. In many cases, time, support from loved ones, and positive coping…
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Understanding the Psychological Effects of Military Service
The psychological effects of military service are complex and multifaceted. Serving in the military can bring about a wide range of emotions, including pride, camaraderie, fear, trauma, and even guilt.…
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3 Ways Trauma Impacts Mental Health in Women
Despite the prevalence of trauma, it’s not as widely talked about as it should be. With many women experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lives, this issue should…
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Understanding Physical Trauma
A strong connection exists between experiencing physical trauma and developing a substance use disorder. However, people are frequently quick to dismiss substance use disorders as people simply having a lack…
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Can EMDR Trigger Seizures?
Finding the right therapeutic tools can be overwhelming. With therapies like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, otherwise known as EMDR, it can be hard to know if this simple, medication-free…
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How Long Do EMDR Side Effects Last?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most popular and effective tools for trauma therapy and addiction recovery. This medication-free approach to trauma healing is a…
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What to Expect from EMDR Therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach that has been proven effective in treating trauma, anxiety, and other mental health issues. In order to find out what…
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Common Signs of PTSD in Women
While trauma can happen to anyone, women may experience different types of trauma than men. Additionally, women who experience trauma have a greater chance than men of developing post-traumatic stress…
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