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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.
10 Trauma Myths That Make Healing Harder
There are many unhelpful beliefs about trauma and the journey of healing trauma. It's time to talk about misbeliefs that keep people stuck in the painful experiences of unresolved trauma. Trauma was overwhelming. The process of recovery doesn’t need to be.
Trauma and Addiction: The Link We Can’t Ignore
Trauma often paves the way for a person to use substances or compulsive behaviours as a way of self-medicating. Learn more about the link between trauma and addiction disorders.
Trauma and Addiction: The Link. We Can’t Ignore (Clinician Edition)
The research is clear: trauma is a contributing factor to the development of substance use and addiction disorders. This is a “must-read” article for anyone who works in mental health and addiction treatment.
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.
The Link Between Suicide and Childhood Trauma
Adverse childhood experiences increase the risk of suicidal ideation as well as suicide attempts.
5 Striking Lessons From Actors About Shame, Authenticity and Becoming Real
Vulnerability and empathy are powerful tools in transforming shame.
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.
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.