Adolescent Trauma Adolescents are a busy group of humans. They barely stop moving unless it’s to sleep or they’re ill.  Mental health symptoms from past trauma may significantly impact their lives as well. Trauma doesn’t have to be large, horrific events where people are hurt – they definitely can be. Trauma can also be small […]
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Ever wonder why fireworks can trigger some military and emergency responders? Keep reading to learn why and how! How does evolution impact trauma responses? Our bodies have evolved over hundreds of thousands of years. Back in the day when a member of our family group was attacked we needed to remember certain characteristics of our
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Implode or explode? Most of us have heard of the Titan submarine that imploded near the Titanic wreckage. The submarine was crushed under the weight of the water at that depth Also Known As (AKA) ‘an implosion.’ Subsequently, those in the submarine tragically lost their lives. Humans, and manmade structures, can only handle so much
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How does childhood stress impact trauma? Stressors permeate all aspects of life. Factors that influence one’s ability to manage stress include: An individual’s upbring Childhood experiences Genetics/heredity Other life experiences Early life experiences influence how one views stressors, tolerates stressors, and recovers from these stressors. As a person experiences stressors, especially in early childhood, their
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How do Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) impact brain function? A TBI can impact one’s cognitive abilities ranging from: Future-oriented plan formulation Judgment making abilities Reasoning Concentration Information processing speed Speech and language expression Mood fluctuations Exhaustion As a result these cognitive challenges can then impact a person’s functioning in various areas of their life: Social
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How does a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) impact a person? This is a large question and will be broken down into a few blog posts over time. TBI severity and how they impact a person fluctuate greatly. Since the brain is one of the most complex organs we have there is much research to be
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Who can provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy? EMDR Therapy is provided by trained mental health therapists. These clinicians are usually licensed through your states’ regulatory agency. EMDR therapy can be provided through in-person therapy sessions or teletherapy sessions. How does EMDR Therapy work? EMDR therapy targets dysfunctional material stored in one’s nervous
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Comorbid Illnesses Mental health and substance use challenges do not discriminate. Often, people who have one type of challenge (mental health or substance use) find that they begin to have challenges with the other later in their lives. A 2020 research article from the National Institutes on Drug abuse highlights that there are high prevalences
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