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Trauma – Understanding Trauma Responses
October 11, 2023Trauma responses are emotional and physical reactions to traumatic events. These can be categorized into hyperarousal, intrusion, avoidance, and dissociation. Symptoms range from heightened anxiety to flashbacks, avoidance of triggers, and feeling detached from one’s body. Understanding and seeking help for these responses are crucial for healing and recovery.
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What is Considered Trauma?
September 26, 2023“Big-T trauma” involves severe, life-threatening events like combat or assault, potentially leading to PTSD. “Little-t trauma” refers to less extreme but distressing experiences like bullying or family conflict, which can also impact mental health. Seeking support for any traumatic experience is vital for recovery.
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Navigating the Communication Apocalypse – Unveiling the Four Horsemen of Relationships
September 6, 2023Discover how to navigate the complexities of relationships with John Gottman’s Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. Learn to replace destructive behaviors with empathy, communication, and understanding, forging resilient connections founded on trust and respect.
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Embracing Anger – A Deeper Look into This Complex Emotion
August 28, 2023Anger is one of the seven basic emotions that form the colorful palette of human feelings. Often linked with negative connotations, anger can be misunderstood and pushed away, preventing us from truly understanding its purpose and power.
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Anger – Exposing the Hidden Dangers
August 28, 2023Anger is a complex emotion that can be triggered by a variety of situations. However, it is important to recognize that anger is often a symptom of other underlying emotions.
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Anger – The Acute Stress Response (Fight, Flight & Freeze)
August 28, 2023Mastering aggression is intricately linked to managing stress effectively. Recognizing situations that trigger stress can serve as a potent defense against intense emotions. However, stress can occasionally creep in unexpectedly, requiring rapid mental adjustments to mitigate its impact and prevent impulsive behaviors.
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