Life has a way of presenting challenges that test our strength, patience, and resolve. From daily stressors to life-altering traumas, these experiences can feel overwhelming, leaving us wondering how we’ll ever move forward. But here’s the empowering truth: our brains are wired for resilience. Because our brains are neuroplastic, we have the capacity to build…
Trauma is an unfortunately common experience, with roughly 70% of adults encountering some form of it during their lifetimes. For children and youth, the statistics are equally concerning, with about 33% experiencing community violence that can lead to PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Given the unique ways individuals process traumatic events, finding the most effective…
As a society, we have come a long way in recognizing the importance of mental health. Yet, despite growing awareness, many individuals continue to suffer in silence. The “You Are Not Alone” mental health campaign aims to break this silence and create a supportive community where everyone feels seen, heard, and understood. This campaign…
Have you ever felt the transformative and healing power of creativity? Whether it’s painting a beautiful landscape, jotting down your thoughts in a journal, or losing yourself in the rhythm of music, creative expression has an incredible ability to touch us and stir emotions within us. And did you know that these forms of art…
Why Educating Yourself About Mental Health Is Important Recent statistics show that millions of people around the world are affected by various mental disorders. It’s not just a small segment of the population. Mental health challenges impact individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. And the numbers continue to rise. Despite the prevalence…
Roughly 70% of adults will experience some type of traumatic experience at least once in their lives. 33% of children and youth will be exposed to violence within their community that will cause them to experience PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). For years, doctors have looked for better, more effective ways of dealing with trauma.…
It’s very painful to see a loved one hurting, no matter the reason. We want to know they are OK, always. But recovering from a traumatic experience takes time. And it often can’t be done alone, which is why you may be asking, “does my loved one need counseling?” Everyone will answer that question differently,…
When it comes to CBT vs. DBT in trauma treatment, people generally want to know which one is better for long-term recovery. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are two types of psychotherapy used to treat mental health disorders along with other behavioral issues. Clients needing help usually go through trauma therapy treatment…
Health Anxiety and the Coronavirus Pandemic by Damien Gonsalves, LMFT Health Anxiety is a very real phenomenon wherein regular body sensations are misinterpreted as being life threatening. Much like the coronavirus, health anxiety can manifest in our bodies undetected like a virus and is amplified by stress. With so much information (and misinformation) around about…
For people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), one of the hardest symptoms to deal with is flashbacks. Not only can they cause dramatic physical reactions, but they can also make the sufferer believe that they are experiencing the cause of their PTSD all over again. But how does this happen? And is there…