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The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a profound exploration of trauma and its impact on the human body and mind. Van der Kolk, a renowned psychiatrist and researcher, draws from decades of clinical experience and research to illuminate how trauma reshapes both our physiology and our understanding of ourselves. […]
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“When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress” by Gabor Maté is a thought- provoking and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between emotional and physical health. In this book, Dr. Gabor Maté, a Canadian physician with a background in family medicine, palliative care, and addiction, delves into the connection between suppressed emotions,
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Being True to your Authentic Self. Gabor Maté is a trauma specialist and medical doctor who stated: “You should be happy when you feel sadness, guilt or depressed, because this means you are connecting to your authentic self.” This is a quote I share with many of my clients. Society has conditioned us to repress
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Book Review, Hardwiring Happiness, The new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence By: Rick Hanson, Ph.D. Do you struggle to find joy in your daily life? Are you constantly noticing all the things that are going badly or impacting you negatively? Perhaps you are starting to wonder what happiness really is? Do you ever
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A Part of me Thinks I Need Therapy: We have all had the experience of feeling internally divided about something we need to make a decision about or have considered changing. Perhaps you have thought: A part of me thinks I should go to therapy… But, maybe there is a louder part of you that
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As it was discussed in the previous blogs this month, trauma can cause detrimental and devastating effects on an individual and can create long-lasting negative consequences. Here are a few suggestions on how you can help manage your responses to trauma. 1. Evaluate your Window of Tolerance Check in with yourself to determine if you
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Most of us know trauma affects mental health. But did you know trauma can detrimentally impact your physical health and can lead to chronic illness? Exposure to adversity in childhood can change your physiology and overall development, including the immune system, hormonal system, and neurological system. This knowledge and understanding, was explored and ultimately validated,
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Many children grow up in environments that are detrimental to their emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. The environment that surrounds a child is a fundamental aspect to their development. When we look at chronic childhood trauma, we are often looking at what risk factors were present in the child’s environment throughout their upbringing. Risk factors
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For the Month of October, Emmaus Psychology’s blog topics are focused on “TRAUMA.” To write about trauma though we first need to define it and understand its causes. What is Trauma? We have all heard the word trauma and how trauma affects people’s lives. When people hear the word “trauma” they mostly think of a
THERAPY. MENTAL HEALTH. PSYCHOLOGY. PSYCHOTHERAPY. Years ago, these terms had a negative connotation. This is no longer the case. Nowadays, therapy means: SUPPORT. UNDERSTANDING. COMPASSION. EMPATHY. GUIDANCE. MEANING. PURPOSE. However, there still seem to be a few myths (or like I say, misunderstandings) circling about therapy. Here are a few that should be understood and
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