According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) , roughly two-thirds of adolescents and teens report experiencing at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. Luckily, a qualified therapist can help kids navigate and process their emotions related to the...
While most people will experience challenges and hardship in their life, some people experience trauma. We’re beginning to understand trauma better now and have recognized that trauma is actually a physiological process that impacts our psychological and emotional wellbeing. When trauma is suppressed, it often...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that individuals may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Despite the many challenges that this condition poses, recovery from PTSD is possible with the right support and guidance from a specialized PTSD therapist...
You know you got your hairline from your Dad’s side of the family and your eye color from your mom. You know diabetes runs in your family, as does heart disease and Parkinson’s. But do you know that many families also pass down trauma to...