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Making Sense of Trauma and Addiction
Welcome to our blog, where we delve into the complex intersection of trauma and addiction. In this space, we seek to shed light on the profound effects of trauma on individuals experiencing addiction. Join us as we navigate this sensitive and critical topic with empathy, insight, and a commitment to understanding the connections between trauma and addiction.
We also explore mental health and trauma through an understanding of the nervous system. This approach offers a fascinating perspective on how our experiences shape our well-being and challenges.
Explore topics including:
The link between trauma, mood-altering, and addiction disorders
The impacts of trauma on the nervous system
How trauma sets people up for mood-altering and addiction disorders
The neuroscience of trauma and addiction
Making sense of your nervous system
Helpful tools for recovery
Click on a link below to explore these different topics.
Adverse Childhood Experiences And Addiction
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study is a ground-breaking study that demonstrates childhood traumas are a significant contributing factor in addiction disorders.
7 Ways Self-Pity Impacts Addictions and Why Gratitude Matters In Recovery
Self-pity can be a dangerous thing for people in recovery from addiction disorders.
3 Ways Addiction Destroys Parts of Self
Addiction brings a loss of many important parts of self: self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-control.
Finding Calm: 4 Things That Shape Our Capacity To Relax
The ability to relax is crucial to our physical and mental health. Learn about the things help us find rest.
7 Tools for Addiction Recovery
Sometimes the best tools for recovery are really simple. Read about 7 small steps that can be helpful.
3 Essential Things To Understand About Self Harm
Self-harming behaviours are confusing for people who engage in this type of behaviour as well as those who know someone who does.
Trauma or Addiction: Which Should Clinicians Focus On?
(Clinician Edition) Research reveals a strong connection between trauma & addiction - mental health and recovery clinicians need to treat both.