The Hidden Link Between Trauma and Addiction
When exploring the complex world of psychological healing, trauma and addiction are frequently found intertwined. For decades, society and even the medical community viewed addiction merely as a lack of willpower, a moral failing, or a strictly chemical dependency. However, modern psychology has revealed a much deeper, more compassionate truth: addiction is rarely the primary […]
Healing Invisible Wounds – Understanding Childhood Emotional Neglect
Childhood trauma is a subject that has rightfully gained significant attention in recent years. Within the mental health landscape, the conversation typically revolves around the devastating impacts of overt abuse—whether physical, emotional, or sexual. However, an equally destructive but far less visible form of trauma often lurks in the shadows of clinical research and practice. […]
Child Trauma Therapy: Types of Trauma That Children Experience
Raising Canada, “One-third of children in Canada do not enjoy a safe and healthy childhood, and one in three Canadians report experiencing abuse before the age of 15.” By age 15, if there was nobody to help intervene or assist, the trauma sets in and is much harder to recover from. We will break down some common […]
What Is EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD?
One in five Canadians will have a mental illness at one point in their life. Some will have chronic issues, while others will experience acute trauma, receive treatment, and get better. Mental illnesses are some of the deadliest medical conditions that exist, and treatment for them can be literally life-saving. One of those treatment methods […]
How Does Childhood Trauma Impact Adult Relationships?
Childhood is meant to be a time of innocence, growth, and exploration. However, all too often, that idyllic path can be ruined by a traumatic experience. In fact, three-fifths of children are likely to experience a traumatic event. Childhood trauma is a serious issue that can continue to affect individuals long into adulthood. Keep reading […]
Five Things to Know About Trauma
Nearly 70% of Canadians have experienced a traumatic event in their life. Trauma is defined as a deeply disturbing event or experience, such as a death, illness, or anything life-threatening that changes a person’s life. While many people experience trauma, not everyone reaches out for help. If you think you might be struggling with this […]
