Strategies for coping with adjustment disorders: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction This blog post is about coping strategies, therapy options and long-term approaches to adjustment disorders. Although they are common, they are not among the “top 5” most widespread mental disorders. Studies and statistics show that adjustment disorders can affect around 5-20% of the population. They […]
Seven keys to overcoming childhood trauma Childhood trauma has long-term effects on mental health and influences emotional well-being in adulthood. Overcoming childhood trauma requires self-compassion, personal care for wounded parts of yourself and reining in your inner critic. This blog post is about exploring seven keys to overcoming childhood trauma to help you regain your
Sleep disorders: Causes, symptoms and treatment options Introduction Sleep disorders are an increasingly widespread problem in our society. Many people struggle with sleep problems that harm their health and quality of life. A new phenomenon resulting from the spread of social media is the so-called “Revenge Bedtime Procrastination”. This blog post is about the different
Personal growth, despite tormenting childhood memories Tormenting childhood memories that keep coming to the surface disturb our inner balance. Overcoming them is a challenging and exhausting process, but effective strategies and therapeutic approaches can help you find inner peace and well-being. Grounding and breathing exercises: The key to processing traumatic memories Grounding techniques and targeted
The trauma bond: When childhood trauma affects couple relationships Introduction Childhood trauma is a common problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Childhood trauma can take many forms, including physical, verbal or emotional abuse, abuse or neglect, or other maltreatment. Unfortunately, the effects of childhood trauma often last into adulthood, especially in the form of toxic
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Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced prolonged trauma or abuse, such as childhood neglect or domestic violence. cPTSD can significantly impact an individual’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being, making it challenging to engage in healthy self-care practices. However, self-care is essential to cPTSD
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Effective grounding exercises to overcome cPTSD and heal from childhood trauma Grounding techniques are powerful for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions. These techniques are designed to help you reconnect with your body, mind, and feelings and return to a calm, centred state. Whether you’re dealing with daily stressors or more significant emotional challenges, grounding
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Difficult emotions: understanding emotional dysregulation in complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD). All people who have grown up in abuse and neglect have difficulty expressing their feelings. They easily lose their temper, cry uncontrollably and feel out of control, or they shut down and feel cut off from their feelings. Both patterns are examples of emotional
