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Parts of Me… Introduction into Trauma, Emotional “Parts” & Structural Dissociation

Parts of Me… Introduction into Trauma, Emotional “Parts” & Structural Dissociation

Trauma is the physiological and psychological response to deeply disturbing or distressing events that overwhelm our ability to cope, leading to profound feelings of helplessness and hopelessness protecting ourselves (or others we care about like parents or siblings) when faced with real (or perceived) threats.

When left untreated, patterns of disturbance which are experienced for more than 1 month after a traumatic event has occurred, and cause significant disruption in social and occupational areas of one’s life often become what is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Porn Addiction: Men’s Silent Epidemic

Porn Addiction: Men’s Silent Epidemic

But porn addiction has slowly become a silent epidemic for millions of boys and men. “Porn sickness” [1] a term coined to describe an imbalance in a person pornography use and the impact it has on their daily life function. This imbalance tends to cause problems in their social and romantic relationships, issues with sexual performance and decreased sexual satisfaction, and lower self-esteem.

Trauma Theater: How to Stop Re-enacting Past Trauma in Our Relationships and Change Our Trauma Story

Trauma Theater: How to Stop Re-enacting Past Trauma in Our Relationships and Change Our Trauma Story

Relationships are fundamental to the human experience. They are intrinsic to how we define ourselves and relate to the world. They help form our values, morals, and beliefs. They protect us from danger and provide for us in times of need. They form the basis for our culture, shaping how we communicate and relate to others.

Recovery Month: Risks to Recovering Addicts During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Recovery Month: Risks to Recovering Addicts During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to addicts in recovery. Not only have recovering addicts who have long-term sobriety are at risk, but has been especially strenuous for those who have recently decided to take a leap of faith transitioning from active addiction into unfamiliar world of addiction recovery.

Healing from Trauma with EMDR Therapy

If you have ever been in therapy (great job taking a risk and getting some help), you most likely have heard about trauma, as it is quite the hot topic issue in the therapeutic community, and has been making its way into mainstream news.

Maybe you have even been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by a licensed clinician, or maybe you diagnosed yourself. I mean, who hasn’t done that at least once after reading WebMD or several online articles about depression, anxiety, or narcissistic parents?

The 2 Leading Ways Modern Addiction Treatment Falls Short In Serving Recovering Addicts

Recovering from drug and alcohol addiction is an immensely arduous challenge to overcome. It is even more strenuous to do it alone. Thus, people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction who are in desperate need for a solution turn to clinical substance abuse treatment for help stopping the destructive pain their addiction is causing them and their loved ones.