Psychological trauma is the response to an event that challenges your sense of safety, leaving you feeling unable to cope. When experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, the body’s fight-or-flight response takes over, producing a rush of stress hormones, including cortisol. This response usually decreases, and cortisol levels return to normal shortly after the event. […]
In the journey of trauma recovery, many individuals discover behavioral patterns that they never recognized before. One such pattern is known as “fawning.” This term describes a trauma response where a person attempts to avoid conflict, abuse, or harm by people-pleasing, placating, or submitting to the needs of others.Fawning is often an automatic response developed
Living with trauma can be a heavy burden that weighs us down in every aspect of our lives. When trauma goes unaddressed, it can fester and eventually manifest in our relationships. Whether it’s with a romantic partner, family member, or friend, the impact of trauma on relationships can be profound. In this blog post, we’ll
National PTSD Awareness Day is a reminder that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe condition that affects millions of people globally. Unfortunately, many people suffering from PTSD struggle to get the help they need. Some may feel ashamed or embarrassed to admit they have a problem, while others may not know where to turn.At
Trauma is a term used to describe an extremely distressing event or experience that has the power to leave a lasting impact on a person’s psyche and well-being. It can take many forms, such as physical or sexual abuse, emotional neglect, a natural disaster, or a life-threatening accident. Trauma can affect every aspect of a
PTSD treatment programs have made great strides in recent years, but the impact of trauma on mental health can still be devastating. Trauma and depression are often intertwined, with the effects of trauma lingering long after the initial event.At The Ranch, we understand the complexities of trauma and depression and offer a range of programs
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be devastating not only to the person who experiences it but also to those closest to them, including family members. Family trauma can leave a lasting impact on the lives of everyone involved. It can change the family dynamics, create a sense of chaos, and lead to feelings of despair,
It is not uncommon for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) to co-occur. Many people with PTSD turn to alcohol or drugs to cope with the negative symptoms of PTSD such as nightmares, flashbacks, intense fear, and anxiety.The COPE therapy model addresses the co-occurrence of PTSD and addiction. COPE therapy for PTSD
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PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, such as a car accident, natural disaster, physical or sexual assault, or military combat. While everyone may react differently to trauma, some symptoms are common among those with PTSD. Knowing what to watch out for with PTSD can lead
A loss of control and power, panic, and disorders are defining emotions of trauma. Those emotions come flooding back when a victim experiences post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through therapy, survivors try to regain that sense of safety and control. But these PTSD fears are the very emotions that may be causing victims to self-treat or
