Friends and family members of individuals with borderline personality disorder often feel frustrated, unsafe and confused, the cause of these emotions being the erratic and
In cases involving complex trauma, treatment providers may find themselves exposed to some of the enigmatic and challenging cases they will face throughout their careers.
It is a gift and a challenge when a person who is in their own 12 step recovery also gets to work in the field
The first part to healing trauma within the body comes with identifying where the emotion is being experienced within the body. Recognition is the start
An extremely high prevalence of comorbidity exists between substance use disorders and mental illnesses. What “comorbid” or “co-occurring” means is that the symptoms of two
Developing healthy interpersonal relationships, both platonic and intimate, is essential in maintaining long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. When entering recovery many people have
The definition of recovery is “a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength”. It is becoming the norm for someone who suffers
The awareness of trauma and stress related disorders and the importance of developing sound treatment approaches for these disorders has grown in recent years. It
Individuals who suffer from addiction, more times than not, have no idea about being responsible for their behaviors and choices in life. When someone enters
