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Does Addiction Cause Trauma?

Does Addiction Cause Trauma?

Like addiction, trauma can be a complex diagnosis. Trauma can stem from a wide variety of places. Avalon Malibu knows trauma typically would have caused a threat to your life or safety at some point. We also know that struggling Read More ›

Is Trauma the Root of Addiction?

Is Trauma the Root of Addiction?

Trauma can come in many different forms. Experiencing a tragic event can be very traumatic for both children and adults. It can affect anyone of any age as well. Witnessing a traumatic event can also be highly devastating for some Read More ›

The Effects of Trauma on the Body

The Effects of Trauma on the Body

Trauma can stem from a variety of places, making it extremely difficult to cope with alone. Trauma can manifest in several different ways, causing it to have serious short-term and long-lasting effects on the body. Healing from trauma can take Read More ›

All About Psychodrama

All About Psychodrama

There are a wide variety of therapeutic practices commonly used today, many of which are well-researched and proven effective. Still, the therapeutic choices available to you often depend on the mental health practitioner you see and the interventions they specialize Read More ›

The Role of the Body in Healing Trauma

The Role of the Body in Healing Trauma

Trauma is a response to experiencing a traumatic event. Such events range from accidents, unstable living environments, abuse, natural disasters, bullying, violence, war, and other situations an individual perceives as threatening to their well-being. Individuals who have experienced trauma may Read More ›

Healing From Trauma Through EMDR

Healing From Trauma Through EMDR

Healing from trauma is often part of recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) because experiencing trauma is one of the many factors that can lead to the development of addiction in the first place. Although processing trauma may sound intimidating, Read More ›

Understanding Your Window of Tolerance

Understanding Your Window of Tolerance

A person’s “window of tolerance” refers to the upper and lower thresholds at which they can effectively manage their emotions and respond to circumstances while under stress. Those suffering from post-traumatic stress may have narrower windows, making life more challenging Read More ›

7 Signs of Abandonment Issues

7 Signs of Abandonment Issues

Experiences a person has in childhood influence the character traits they develop as they grow to become adults. Some children are abandoned by their parents, a form of abuse that can be profoundly traumatic and leave emotional scars for years Read More ›

What to Let Go of to Discover Inner Peace

What to Let Go of to Discover Inner Peace

Discovering inner peace requires a pattern of asking yourself what you need to feel at peace with yourself while letting go of what you do not need. It also means beginning to trust yourself rather than judge yourself and accept Read More ›

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