The Venn diagram of psychosis, developmental trauma and dissociation
If we go back over a century to Bleuler’s four “A’s” of schizophrenia (ambivalence, autism, affective incongruity, and association disturbances) (Bleuler, 1911) it is not ...
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Women, Trauma, and Addiction | Addiction Treatment
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction and looking for healing and hope, know that help is available. Recovery isn’t something you have to face alone. At Promises Washburn ...
Why You’re Not Happy (Even If Life Looks Fine)
Do you sometimes see people running around enjoying life and wonder what you’re missing? Sometimes I used to think I must be a horrible person. I had so many things going for me, and I still ...
10 Grounding Techniques to Interrupt Dissociation — Talkspace
Dissociation feels like an out-of-body experience — a response often triggered by stress, trauma, or anxiety. During these episodes, you may feel disconnected from your surroundings or reality, ...
The Effects of PTSD on War Victims
The Psychological Effects of PTSD on War victims are Profound and Multifaceted. Emotional Dysregulation, Cognitive impairment, Behavioral Issues, and Social Isolation Dominate the Lives of Many ...
Difference Between Complex PTSD and PTSD
CPTSD and PTSD are Distinct, but Related Trauma-Related DisordersAbstractPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) are both psychiatric conditions ...
The Greatest Transformations Often Emerge from Hardship
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~Viktor Frankl Life has moments that completely reshape us, often without our consent or ...
The therapeutic value of horses for military veterans with PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) features three main symptoms: (1) re-experiencing the trauma, (2) avoidance of trauma reminders, and (3) a persistent sense of threat ...
How to Heal From Complex Trauma: 3 Phases of Recovery
Complex trauma can be a heavy and often misunderstood experience, affecting many aspects of life, especially when trauma is experienced in childhood. Unlike typical trauma, it stems from ...
My Journey of Drinking to Deal with Childhood Trauma
How many bottles of wine does it take to forget trauma? Emily spent twenty years trying to answer ...
Why prevention is better than cure
This blog was written by experts by experience Jack, Anna and Ella, with support from Professor Kamaldeep Bhui, a member of MQ's Science Council. I am Jack, and I work as research and policy ...
Trauma-informed practice in the youth justice system
Young people in the criminal justice system are typically a traumatised population, yet the establishments they live in and services that they are subject to have been ...
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