Tag: traumatic
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10 Signs Someone Is Scapegoating You (and How to Heal)
You don’t have to accept the role of scapegoat. Sometimes, our relationships can turn toxic, manifesting in behaviors like scapegoating. If you’ve ever felt unfairly blamed or targeted in a group setting, you might be someone’s unwitting scapegoat. Scapegoating behavior can happen in almost any relationship. It could be within your family, workplace, or social…
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10 Traumatic Events That Cause PTSD (And Ways to Heal)
In the intricate landscape of mental health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) emerges as a poignant reflection of the enduring impact that trauma can exert on an individual’s well-being. The ripple effects of traumatic experiences extend beyond the confines of the event itself, manifesting in distressing symptoms that reverberate through an individual’s life. Understanding the intricacies…
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4 Ways Past Trauma Hurts Relationships
Past trauma can impact every facet of life, including relationships with loved ones and colleagues. When you’ve faced distressing situations in the past, it can affect your thoughts and feelings in current relationships. If you don’t heal from the mental and emotional damage, you may find it challenging to connect deeply with others. Trauma can…
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Counselors Explain How to Heal Early Trauma
Early trauma is a pervasive problem affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Traumatic childhood experiences of neglect, abuse, violence, or losing a loved one can leave deep emotional wounds. These wounds often persist into adulthood. Early trauma can significantly impact a person’s development and affect their relationships, emotions, and behavior. It can lead to various mental…
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Psychology Explains Explain How Trauma Therapy Can Improve Mental Health
There’s a reason trauma therapy exists today. There are many reasons why people may struggle with mental health issues. Some individuals may have a genetic predisposition to certain mental health conditions. Others may develop mental health issues due to traumatic experiences, chronic stress, or other life events. And here is where trauma therapy can come…
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Science Explains How a Traumatic Childhood Causes Premature Aging
A traumatic childhood negatively impacts the mind, body, and soul, sometimes in irreversible ways. Scientists have shown that repeated adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can cause profound changes in brain chemistry. They’ve also discovered that abusing or neglecting children also affects physical health. That’s because too many negative occurrences lead to a rise in cortisol levels. When…