There’s a common misconception that therapy is only talking about your feelings and problems. There are many other strategies used that can help an individual process traumatic events and complex emotions.
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) face unique challenges and barriers when it comes to mental health diagnoses, treatment, and stigma. July, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, is used to bring attention to these issues. This post will discuss some of these barriers and other important facts surrounding this topic.
Understanding Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: A Path to Healing Trauma
In a world where trauma and distressing life events can leave lasting scars on our mental health, finding effective therapeutic approaches is paramount. One such approach gaining recognition and efficacy is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR is a psychotherapy technique developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, designed specifically to help…
Lenore Terr’s powerful words “A whole can be shaped by trauma whether remembered or not” echo the profound impact that trauma can have on individuals, shaping the course of their lives in ways often unseen. Trauma-informed care, as an approach to support and services, sheds light on the pervasive effects of trauma on individuals and…
Understanding the Unseen Wounds: Exploring the Mental Health Impacts of Natural Disasters
Introduction
In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. From hurricanes and earthquakes to wildfires and floods, these catastrophic events have not only caused physical destruction but have also left deep emotional scars…
Individually we are designed and equipped to handle trauma because it is almost inescapable during a lifetime. Traumatic experiences resonate differently with each individual because we create our own perception of events. For example, for one family the loss of a loved one can create pain, suffering and depression whereas for another it may give…
Existentialistic ideas came out of a time in society when there was a deep sense of despair following the Great Depression and World War II. There was a spirit of optimism in society that was destroyed by World War I and its mid-century calamities. This despair has been articulated by existentialist philosophers well into the…
Traumatic events may be difficult for us to move on from however theraputic intervention is the best place to turn. By seeking help from a trained professional you can seek out support in order to minimize the cause of impairment to your daily life. One technique that I have found to be interesting is called…
Psychological trauma is the mind’s perception of an unpleasant event, stored as a memory. Each person perceives their experiences in their own way which means the limiting factor with traumatic severity is a personal recall of experience. No two experiences are the same and previous factors may add or detract from traumatic exposure.…