Life is full of challenges, but for those who have experienced trauma, the mind and body sometimes react in complex and unexpected ways. One of these reactions is dissociation, a psychological response that can feel like being disconnected from oneself or reality. Dissociation and trauma are deeply linked, as the former often emerges as a […]
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The connection between trauma and the brain has become better understood in recent years, partly due to research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A rising need for PTSD treatment has encouraged mental health professionals to learn more about how trauma affects brain function. Trauma can refer to a single distressing event or a pattern of
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Complex trauma can have a profound impact on a person’s nervous system and often leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Complex trauma is also referred to as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). Because it is natural to experience distress after trauma, related mental health concerns may go unnoticed until symptoms become severe. Some trauma survivors
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There’s no right way to respond to a traumatic event. One person’s trauma response may be significantly different from another’s response, and that’s natural. When a traumatic experience has left you struggling with mental health issues, a PTSD treatment program can help you learn to regulate your emotions and bring balance back into your life.
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Abandonment trauma can severely impact your relationships and your overall happiness, potentially leading you to experience conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you’re living with trauma, a PTSD treatment program can help you understand your situation and show you how to help yourself. At Promises, our effective treatment programs can assist you in getting
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Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event in a person’s life. Traumatic events can affect you physically and psychologically. In the most severe cases, they can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you’re struggling with trauma, a PTSD treatment program offers the help you need. At Promises, we offer
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects individuals after they experience or witness a traumatic event. Its impact can be profound, affecting daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Understanding the different types of PTSD and the available treatment options can be the first step toward healing and recovery. To learn more
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The experiences you live through as a child can affect you well into your adult life. The long-term effects of childhood trauma can affect your relationships, mental health, physical health, and much more. Starting a trauma therapy program can spark the process of healing from trauma and get you back to feeling your best. Healing
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In substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring disorders are common. Addiction and trauma, in particular, often go hand in hand. As difficult as dealing with two mental health disorders at the same time can be, starting a dual diagnosis treatment program can provide you with evidence-based treatment to help you achieve recovery. To learn more about
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Virtually everyone is bound to experience a traumatic event at some point in their life. Car accidents, the deaths of loved ones, and chronic illnesses are just a few examples of such experiences. However, it’s important to understand that trauma is the emotional response to an event, not the event itself. Trauma therapy, in turn,
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