Archive for April 2018
What is Trauma, Really?
Trauma is a word that is thrown around a lot these days. “I was so traumatized when they were out of navel oranges at the grocery store.” “I feel traumatized because I just found out my husband is having an affair.” “My son fell off his bike and skinned his knee, and I’m afraid he…
Read MoreIs It ADHD or Is It Trauma?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a term that’s thrown around a lot in our society. Symptoms commonly displayed are a racing mind, the inability to maintain focus or follow through, lack of concentration, forgetfulness or foggy thinking, restlessness, irritability, hyperactivity, over-focus, compulsions and/or obsessive thinking. If an individual, adult or child, displays any of these symptoms,…
Read MoreHow Does Unresolved Trauma Contribute to Anxiety and Depression?
Often when we think about the word “trauma”, we think of something deeply distressing, a disturbing experience, or a horrible injury. We don’t always associate it on a smaller scale and therefore don’t recognize the ways that traumatic events can continue to affect our daily lives. As humans, our natural tendency is to avoid risk…
Read MoreWhat is Trauma Anyway?
The word “trauma” has a bad reputation. True, trauma is never associated with good things, but even just the word can cause a negative reaction within us. If we were to label the same situation as “challenging” rather than “traumatic”, would it create a different response? Instead of running away from the situation, would we…
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