What is trauma-informed care? It is a form of care that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and their role in shaping an individual’s life after a trauma. Understanding trauma and its treatment is easier when looking at trauma-informed care examples, goals, and outcomes. These examples and the best treatment outcomes form the basis of…
If you are in a relationship that leaves you feeling scared or overwhelmed, you may be in an emotionally abusive relationship. Emotional abuse is a form of domestic violence that uses psychological and verbal tactics to control and manipulate their partner. To protect yourself from further harm, it is essential to be aware of the…
Date rape is the term for a rape committed by someone you know instead of a stranger. A significant percentage of people, especially women, have experienced this kind of sexual attack. Many times, drugs are used to facilitate date rape. Because of this phenomenon, those drugs are often known as date rape drugs. How can…
Trauma and addiction are often closely related, and according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 8 million adults in the United States suffer from both. Colorado ranks in the top 10 states for reports of trauma and addiction, making it an important state to recognize and address these issues. Women’s Recovery…
A child’s circumstances and experiences help shape their psychological and physical development. The connection between the environment and psyche is so strong that it shapes their thoughts and behaviors well into adulthood. As such, the connection between childhood trauma and addiction is easy to understand. The precise connection between trauma and addiction during childhood is…
Nobody wants to experience trauma but it is a sad reality that many people go through some form of trauma in their lives. Whether it is a one-time event or something that happens over a period of time, trauma can have a lasting impact on a person’s mental and emotional health. And while some people…
A history of traumatic experiences is common among women affected by addiction. These experiences can not only increase your chances of abusing drugs or alcohol. They can also reinforce your motivation to maintain your substance use once addiction is present. Do you have a history of serious trauma? If so, you may need a women’s…
When your safety, health, or dignity has been compromised, you can experience a long-lasting negative impact. In turn, you may suffer from anxiety, depression, or a trauma-related mental health condition like PTSD. As a result, you may end up turning to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate the symptoms of your condition. This dramatically increases the…
Trauma is a widespread issue for women in the U.S. In fact, you have a roughly 50% chance of living through a traumatic experience in your lifetime. While it is intuitive to focus on the emotional impact of trauma exposure, the effects of trauma in women and men can also be physical. You may quickly…
For a significant number of women, substance addiction goes hand in hand with a personal history of trauma. Women are more likely than men to go through certain kinds of traumatic experiences. In recovery, women may also have different treatment needs. The right trauma treatment program makes it possible for you to overcome trauma and…