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Hypervigilance as a Post-Traumatic Adaptation

Some people go to a cafe just to enjoy their coffee. And then some people sit with their backs to the wall facing the door, and they watch every person who comes in, they hear every voice, every sudden noise.

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Secondhand Trauma: How Constant Crisis News Affects Mental Health

Diya had a habit of scrolling through social media in her free time in the office. She often did the same ritual at midnight. Now she was scrolling through the news of the train accident that took place in the

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Trauma-Informed Care: Why it Matters and How Counselors can Implement it

Trauma touches far more lives than many people expect. You may actually be surprised to learn that, according to the CDC, almost 64% of adults in the US alone have reported at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE). Walk into

Relationship Social

Trauma Bonds Explained: Why Abuse, Fear, and Pain Create Emotional Loyalty

We often advise our loved ones about leaving someone they aren’t happy living with. Belongingness is an innate human need. It is related to our mental as well as physical well-being.  In order to fulfil this need, we form positive

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The Psychological Impact of Betrayal Trauma on Trust and Attachment in Adult Relationships

Vibhu, 35 years old, is working as a mechanical engineer in a multinational company in Pune. He was raised in a household where emotional support was limited, and loyalty was everything. When his long-term partner cheated on him after eight

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Somatic Experiencing and Body-Based Trauma Therapy for Survivors of Known-Perpetrator Abuse

Trauma from a known perpetrator, intimate partner, family member, or trusted guardian, predominantly interpersonal emotional injuries upon survivors that extend beyond memory and cognition and result in post-traumatic stress disorder, physical dysregulation, chronic anxiety, intimacy and trust complications. Talking works, but

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Trauma-Focused Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by family or trusted people

Physical and emotional betrayal of sexual abuse by a family member or trusted friend may influence the effects of the subject on the survivors in the areas of safety, trust, and relationships. The most basic experiences, like family visits or

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Practical Steps for Healthcare Institutions to Address Historical Trauma

In recent years, healthcare institutions have increasingly recognised that legacy – and ongoing – medical racism and injustices continue to undermine trust, health outcomes and equity. As evidence mounts that racism in healthcare is both structural and persistent, organisations must

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Why Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Obsessive Thinking and Perfectionism

To live with an obsessive mind is to live in constant vigilance, a quiet and tiring attempt to create a form of stability in an unpredictable world. Obsessive thoughts and beliefs are intrusive, repetitive and inflexible ideas that contain uncertainty and ultimately

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The Role of Sport in Post-Trauma Recovery: Healing Mind, Body & Community

Sports play a significant role in post-trauma healing. Action encompasses all aspects of mind, body rehabilitation and rehabilitation. Participation in sporting activities after trauma can immensely help in restoring a person’s self-control, sense of purpose, and identity. Engaging in a