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Family Trauma and Addiction

Family Trauma and Addiction

Family trauma is trauma that is passed down through either behavior or genetics from one generation to the next. It is sometimes called generational trauma. Generational trauma occurs when a parent or caretaker has unhealed trauma of their own. According to...
Why Military Trauma Can Lead to Addiction

Why Military Trauma Can Lead to Addiction

Active members of the military, veterans, and their families are more likely to experience issues related to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD). The most common substances misused by men and women with a history of military service include alcohol and...
Untangling the Web of Trauma and Addiction

Untangling the Web of Trauma and Addiction

Trauma is the word you give to a vast number of painful experiences that leave you emotionally wounded and scarred. Those wounds and scars are often the impetus for substance use, trying to escape or numb the pain, which often leads to addiction. During active...
What Are Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)?

What Are Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)?

Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercises (TRE) engage the muscles to produce tremors. These vibrations are believed to release tension in the body that has accumulated from nerve-wracking experiences, aiding the healing process. This article will provide background on...
What is Trauma Informed Yoga?

What is Trauma Informed Yoga?

Trauma-informed yoga (TIY), also known as trauma-sensitive yoga, is a therapeutic yogic intervention that is designed to address the specific needs and experiences of trauma survivors. It emphasizes that trauma impacts the entire mind-body system rather than...