The process of getting over trauma in one’s life can be long and challenging. But trauma can also inspire us to take stock of our own value. By recognizing how we have discounted ourselves and avoided tending to our needs, we may find the strength and courage it takes to change our lives for the…
If you suffer from anxiety or other mental health disorders, you may benefit from the services available at the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles. Besides talk therapies, our counselors and staff use education and self-help techniques to guide you on your way to peace of mind and restored mental wellbeing. This includes learning about…
According to the 2017 National Survey of Drug Use and Mental Health, approximately 0.6% of Americans 18 or older have attempted suicide at least once. That’s roughly 1.4 million Americans. World Mental Health Day, held every October 10th, raises awareness for those with mental health issues. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2019 is suicide…
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), PTSD and suicide rates have continued to climb by 30% in the United States since 1999. More than 40,000 people commit suicide annually. This epidemic leaves families to pick up the pieces and somehow work through their loss. For this reason, National Suicide Prevention Month is an essential time…
Numerous research has revealed the connection between meditation and the brain. New studies suggest that there are multiple benefits to meditation, specifically as it applies to addiction recovery. From changes in grey matter to improving nerve connections throughout the brain, there are several positive effects of meditation on the brain during a mindfulness based stress…
As has been the custom since 1949, May is Mental Health Month. What is the importance of this annual observance? How do treatment centers and caregivers reach out? Most importantly, how could this year’s mental health outreach make a difference in your life? Your Mental State Is Part of Your Overall Health Picture Plenty of…
During an entire lifetime, it is fairly normal to experience something that has a negative or traumatic effect. After this happens, it can feel impossible to let the event go. A trauma therapist has specialized training to help people break free of a history of trauma. Through therapy, individuals can learn how to break through…