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Trauma and Addiction: Understanding the Connection and the Path to Healing

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For individuals struggling with addiction, the roots of substance abuse run deeper than the surface behaviours. Trauma, whether from childhood abuse, neglect, loss, or other life-altering experiences, is often at the core. We understand that treating addiction means addressing these underlying issues with care, compassion, and evidence-based therapies. Understanding the Trauma-Addiction Link Trauma changes the […]

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How To Get Someone Mental Health Help When They Refuse In Ontario

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One in five Canadians experiences mental health symptoms yearly, but 60% of these people will not seek treatment. People avoid mental health treatments for many reasons, fear of stigmatization being one of them. Yet, treatment is the only way to get someone’s life back on track if they experience severe mental health symptoms. This guide on how

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How To Do an Intervention Successfully and Ways to Prepare

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Millions of Canadians consume alcohol and illegal drugs, including prescriptions. Sadly, only 2% of these people ever receive help for their substance use. It is not uncommon for individuals with addictions to refuse treatment. If your loved one is among them, you may wonder if an intervention can help. Do interventions work? If so, how

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What Is EMDR Therapy?

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Worldwide, about 3.9% of the general population has PTSD. For those who have experienced trauma, it rises to 5.6%. If you suffer from trauma, you might feel like there’s no escape, which can be overwhelming. While this might be the case for now, there’s hope. Read this guide on Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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How To Cope With Trauma

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Being alive on this planet leads to us being exposed to a variety of circumstances and situations. Sometimes these experiences can lead to the development of trauma and unhealthy coping mechanism.

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What Is Trauma and How To Address It

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According to the Canadian Association for Mental Health, trauma is “the lasting emotional response that often results from living through a distressing event”. Trauma isn’t the event itself, but the way we respond to it. For the long-term benefit of our health and well-being, understanding trauma and the ways we can manage it are vital.

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