Trauma Therapy Center By PromisesJuly 18, 2019When people are traumatized, their system becomes shocked and dysregulated. Their nervous system goes haywire. The experiences split off from consciousness and are held in different pockets of memory in the brain. If the experience is not retriggered, people may go through life fairly successfully. But if the traumatic memories are activated by a situation,…
Trauma Informed Approach By PromisesJuly 18, 2019Complex Trauma Treatment and Trauma-Informed Addiction Therapy at Promises Many people with alcohol or drug addiction have a history of trauma. Whether it was a single event or occurred repeatedly over an extended period of time – either recently or in the more distant past – trauma can have a severe impact on the primary…
4 Powerful Rituals to Help Heal Trauma and Loss PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesJuly 6, 2018By Tiffany Dzioba, PsyD, LMFT, Executive Director of Promises The clients we serve suffer from significant mental illness, many times with a co-occurring addiction, and most have experienced profound trauma in their lives. They’ve spent much of their lives struggling with pain that has compromised their functioning and taken away hope. The healing process is…
A Legacy of Trauma: How Sexual Abuse Can Impact Future Generations PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesJanuary 11, 2018The #MeToo movement has gone viral following sexual harassment and sexual misconduct allegations against a growing list of celebrities. It’s a powerful and needed movement that’s only beginning to shed light on the depth and scale of the problem. “I’m glad people are coming forward,” says Sherry Young, PhD, CSAT, a senior clinical outreach director…
Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy: How It Heals Trauma PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesDecember 29, 2017By Tiffany Dzioba, PsyD, LMFT, Clinical Program Director, Promises Malibu Vista Addressing spirituality and spiritual issues in psychotherapy can be an integral part of helping clients heal from trauma and achieve post-traumatic growth. Spiritual concepts such as forgiveness, meaning-making, surrender and connectedness can help clients integrate traumatic events and move forward with new narratives and…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Men PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesSeptember 15, 2017Anyone exposed to a highly traumatic situation with the potential to cause injury or death can develop diagnosable symptoms of the mental health condition called post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. However, for a number of reasons, men have PTSD risks that differ from those found in women. In addition, men who develop the disorder can…
3 Brain and Body Based Therapies That Can Help Heal Preverbal Trauma TherapiesBy PromisesJuly 7, 2017By Natalia Balsundaram, Trauma Therapist, Promises, Young Adult Program Lily was so excited about becoming a mother. She lovingly collected baby items and built a nursery for her first child. She couldn’t wait to meet him. In her sixth month of pregnancy, she discovered her husband was gambling — heavily. He told her it was…
Trauma Reenactment Can Run (and Ruin) Our Lives PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesJuly 7, 2017By Natalia Balasundaram, Trauma Therapist, Promises, Young Adult Program Amy grew up in a household that was dominated by her father’s cocaine addiction. She stayed away from drugs, but she always seemed to find partners with drug problems. A part of her hoped she could save them in a way that she could not save…
Equine Therapy for Trauma Victims PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesFebruary 2, 2017Equine therapy is an excellent option for trauma victims who have a hard time opening up about their experiences or who feel overwhelming anxiety or panic. Equine therapy provides a unique environment in which individuals are able to heal their invisible wounds in a way that is intuitive and fun. When some people first hear…
How to Manage Trauma Triggers During the Holidays PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesNovember 23, 2016The holidays can be a difficult time for people who struggle with the impact of childhood traumatic experiences and PTSD. Trauma therapist Laurie Kahn, MA, MFA, LCPC, is the founder and director of Womencare Counseling Center, co-creator of the Trauma Consultation Program, and author of the forthcoming Baffled By Love: Stories of the Lasting Impact…
