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…
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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…
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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…
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Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack What is the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack? The two terms are used interchangeably, but do they refer to the same thing? The short answer is no. Panic and anxiety attacks stem from similar but distinct disorders. Anxiety disorders, which are at the root of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Both trauma and stress can seriously impact people. Trauma and stressor related disorders are a single category, as the role they play with the development of select disorders is so similar. While trauma obviously impacts the person directly influenced, it also impacts others around them. What is Secondary Trauma? Secondary traumatic stress is a result…
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