Trauma-Informed Recovery: Understanding the Connection
Trauma and addiction are deeply interconnected, with research showing that up to 90% of individuals seeking substance abuse treatment have experienced significant trauma in their lives. Trauma-informed recovery recognizes symptoms as originating from adaptations to traumatic events, validating resilience while understanding how trauma can affect treatment presentation and engagement. This approach fundamentally shifts how we […]
Understanding Bereavement Grief Counseling: Navigating the Journey of Loss
Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, touching everyone at some point in their lives. The loss of a loved one can be profoundly challenging, affecting our emotions, thoughts, and daily functioning. Bereavement grief counseling offers support during these difficult times, guiding individuals through their unique grieving processes. What is Bereavement Grief Counseling? […]
Healing from Trauma: How Addressing Underlying Trauma Enhances Addiction Recovery
Trauma and addiction are deeply intertwined, often creating a cycle that traps individuals in repeated patterns of self-destructive behaviors. For many, the pain of unresolved trauma leads to substance use as a coping mechanism, creating temporary relief but ultimately worsening both the trauma and addiction. Addressing underlying trauma not only aids in breaking free from […]
