If you’re reading this, I can imagine that you’re facing a difficult decision: choosing the right place to begin your journey of trauma focused addiction recovery. It’s a decision that’s overwhelming for many, especially with so many options out there. However, I believe Southern California stands out, and here’s why. At Safe Harbor Treatment Center, … Read more
Trauma and Addiction Psychological trauma occurs when a person experiences a particular stressful event or situation in their lifetime. Sometimes, these individuals find themselves unable to cope with the feelings associated with trauma. This is why there is such a connection between trauma and substance addiction, as people turn to substances to numb these feelings. … Read more
Individuals who have experienced trauma and struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder encounter challenges every day. Fortunately, there are treatment programs specifically designed to help these people regain control of their symptoms and lead normal, healthy lives. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious condition that is debilitating to the lives of trauma victims. What is PTSD? … Read more
What is Trauma? The experience of trauma can vary significantly from individual to individual, especially considering the prevalence of different kinds of trauma. However, at its core, trauma results from the experience of distressing events that deliver an overload of stress that an individual is not able to cope with, creating the potential for long-term … Read more
TRAUMA TREATMENT: PTSD TREATMENT PROGRAMS PTSD treatment programs help these people regain the ability to lead normal healthy lives. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a debilitating condition that dramatically encumbers the lives of trauma victims. WHAT IS PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that is caused by traumatic experiences. Essentially, PTSD manifests as […]
TRAUMA CENTER: HEALING PSYCHOLOGICAL WOUNDS A trauma center is a rehabilitative environment for individuals who suffer residual effects of past traumatic events. A trauma center functions as a safe haven for trauma survivors – a place where these individuals can utilize all available resources to begin the process of healing their psychological and emotional wounds. […]
