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How to Manage PTSD – 4 Tips
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after an individual experiences a traumatic event. A traumatic event can be a single occurrence or an ongoing, more complex situation. Common symptoms associated with PTSD include...
The Physical Effects of Trauma
Trauma: How the Mind and Body are Connected One might view mental health as its own subset of health, suggesting that the brain and body are disconnected when it comes to healing. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van...
Sexual Wellness and Trauma Recovery
Sexual health and wellness are crucial aspects to address when working through trauma. In the United States alone, approximately 81% of women and 43% of men report having been victims of sexual assault. For those who have experienced sexual trauma, it can be...
Postpartum depression and how to recognize the signs
Becoming a new parent brings a range of emotions, including excitement, joy, anger, sadness, anxiety, and fear. Most of these feelings are normal during the transition to parenthood. However, if you consistently don't feel like yourself, you may have a postpartum mood...
Recognizing National Stress Awareness Month; Here’s What You Should Know about Stress
Stress Awareness Month is when we recognize the severity of stress and its impacts on the mind, body, and soul. This month prompts the opportunity to reflect on the stressors we experience and how they affect us both mentally and physically. In this blog, we educate...
Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Glimpse into the Work of Female Leaders Who Paved the Way in Mental Health
Women’s History Month is a month designated to celebrating women’s contributions in America. This celebration first began in Santa Rosa, California in 1978, as “Women’s History Week” in coordination with International Women’s Day on March 8th. Soon after, other...
Reduce Conflict in the New Year with the Power of “I” Statements
With the new year comes new opportunities – spending time with friends and family, collaborating with coworkers, achieving personal goals, and much more. Some look forward to making new memories with the people in their lives or tackling exciting challenges. Others...
Coping with Loneliness during the Holidays
The holiday season is different for everyone. For many, it’s a happy season, filled with family, fun, and festivities they look forward to all year. But for others, the holiday season is difficult to endure and may be dreaded, as for them it’s a time of loneliness and...
Managing Potential Triggers & Stress during the Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of joy, but can also be overwhelming for those in recovery due to daily routines and life schedules being disrupted. For individuals struggling with mental health disorders and subsequent co-occurring issues, the added stress of large...
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