Pregnancy Loss and Isolation
While pregnancy loss is common, occurring in about 10-20% of pregnancies, people who lose a longed-for child often suffer in silence. There are many reasons why this might occur…
Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Drinking Alcohol and Smoking Weed
Experiencing a traumatic event is one of the main reasons people overuse alcohol or weed. Sometime people are unsure if their experiences count as traumatic, but a trauma is basically an intense, overwhelming emotional event…
Big "T" and Little "t" Trauma
“When we talk about trauma, we are often referencing momentous events. Wars, assaults, and horrifying accidents are examples of what we might call Big "T" trauma.”
Borderline Personality Disorder and Trauma
“One way of thinking of our personalities is that we tend to have certain patterns of how we think, feel, and behave. For example, if you value your independence, then you are likely to…”
How to Recognize PTSD
“According to the Veterans Administration, approximately 8 million people in the United Stated have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). That is about 7-8% of the US population…”
Fight, Flight, and Freeze
“You may have heard the term "fight or flight," referring to the involuntary instinct we share with animals to defend against or escape from a perceived threat…”
The Science Linking Childhood Trauma and Adult Health Problems
“You may suspect that your childhood continues to impact your emotional health as an adult. You may notice certain patterns in the way you perceive yourself or…”
Coping with Nightmares
“Therapy can help reduce the frequency and intensity of nightmares in the long term as the source of the fear is processed and resolved…”