Eating disorders are developing in children as young as four years old in age, reports BBC. In just a few short years, from 2014-2017, admissions for patients under the age of 18 have risen 450% in areas of England. Other countries like Australia have also reported a sharp increase in the amount of young people...Read More

    Sleep is an important part of the healing process.   If you are having a hard time sleeping after detox don’t be discouraged. It can take time for your sleep process to regulate again. You are still in physical pain after detox: A common symptom of detoxing from drugs and alcohol is physical...Read More

Therapy and treatment is taking a new turn for compulsive and behavioral disorders like gambling addiction. Virtual reality is promising a world of possibilities for psychotherapeutic treatments. So far, the results are promising. For example, some research studies have found great success in using virtual reality to treat PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder, in veterans....Read More

Winning is supposed to be a climatic event of closure. Winning is the ultimate experience, validating the need to win, compensating for other losses, and providing the hope as well as assurance that everyone can, indeed, be a winner. What happens when winning isn’t conclusive, but instead the revving of an engine, the catalyst which...Read More

Family of origin is a term that refers to each person’s original family unit and family experience, meaning the experience with one’s mother and father. Dysfunctional childhoods can lead to a series of maladaptive behaviors and coping mechanisms which cause problems later in life. Children are remarkably resilient. Their young, malleable, developing brains are capable...Read More

  Epigenetic inheritance is the term used to describe the genetic inheritance of trauma. An infamous study from New York done by a researcher named Rachel Yehuda and her team analyzed generational genetic data of Holocaust survivors and their offspring, concluding that trauma is genetic and can lead to a predisposition for developing post traumatic...Read More

Trauma lives in the body as much as it does the mind. Physical triggers can start off a series of traumatic response mechanisms due to physical abuse and physical experiences of trauma. Additionally, trauma is thought to live in the body because it does not complete the cycle of experience. In the brain’s effort to...Read More

Using “I” statements is important for healthy communication when approaching a loved one about going to treatment for mental health. Avoiding statements which use “you” is helpful in avoiding any misinterpretations of accusations and blame, which typically lead to defensiveness and denial. Instead of you need help try I am worried about your wellbeing. During...Read More

As the supporting loved ones of someone in need of going to treatment, it can be frustrating to hear their excuses which don’t make sense. We know that their lives are at stake, yet their priorities seem to be elsewhere. Here are two common excuses for not going ot treatment and the way to counter...Read More

Food is an important, essential part of life. For too many people, food is a traumatic and triggering experience rather than a celebratory and necessary experience. Changing your outlook on food can help you redefine the role food serves in your life. Everything in moderation, even excess: A well balanced diet and healthy outlook on...Read More