How to Deal with Triggers from Trauma

How to Deal with Triggers from Trauma

Triggers are a common issue for those who have experienced past trauma. They can come in different forms, such as sights, sounds, smells, or emotions that remind individuals of past traumatic events. For individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), triggers...
What is Relationship Trauma?

What is Relationship Trauma?

Relationships are an essential part of our lives, but what happens when they become toxic? It is not just physical and sexual abuse that can harm someone. Emotional and mental abuse can be just as harmful, but it is often harder to recognize and explain. Chronic...
How Trauma Affects the Brain

How Trauma Affects the Brain

Trauma affects the brain in several ways, including the activation of the nervous system’s three levels of dealing with threats, which are social engagement, fight or flight, and collapse or freeze. In this article, we’ll explore the neuroscience of trauma and how it...