Post Traumatic Growth refers to positive changes that come as a result of experiencing a major crisis. In this blog post, we will explore this concept further, as well as explain its benefits and how to achieve it.
PTSD
Hyper Independence and Trauma
When a person experiences a distressing, life-threatening, or disturbing event that they are unable to cope with in a healthy way, this is considered trauma. Trauma can be chronic or ongoing, and can sometimes cause adverse effects throughout a person’s life. Hyper independence is just one example of a trauma response, and entails an individual attempting to be fully independent in every facet of their life, even in instances when they may need support. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why hyper independence is a trauma response, what it looks like, and how those experiencing hyper independence as a trauma response can get the help they need.
Ten Questions to Ask When Choosing a Trauma- Informed Therapist
Not all therapists are trauma-informed therapists. Seeing the wrong therapist when trying to work through trauma could be harmful to your recovery. When choosing a therapist who uses trauma- informed techniques in their practice, consider these ten questions to help you make an informed decision.
EMDR: How Effective Is It?
EMDR therapy is unique in that it is both science-based and results-driven. Therapist and client work together collaboratively to reverse engineer negative thoughts & behaviors in their life, trace them back to their root, and heal those wounds where they live—in the body.
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How to Work Through Trauma Memory Stored in the Body
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