October 27, 2022 at 9:30 AM
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Helpful Approaches to Dealing with Trauma Table of Contents Helpful Approaches to Dealing with Trauma What is the Safe and Sound Protocol? What does the sound protocol (SSP) involve? SSP and social engagement systems Polyvagal theory and the autonomic nervous system Changing Stress Responses Triggered by Trauma What is the vagus nerve? What is the…
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October 19, 2022 at 1:06 PM
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What is trauma? Table of Contents What is trauma? Signs of repressed childhood trauma in adults Anxiety disorders Depression Dissociative Episodes Low self-esteem Anger Hypervigilance What can cause childhood trauma? Forms of Abuse Neglect as a Child Treatments for Unresolved childhood trauma Childhood trauma: You’re not alone Treat repressed childhood trauma at Emerald Isle When…
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October 13, 2022 at 12:54 PM
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Why Test for Childhood Trauma? Table of Contents Why Test for Childhood Trauma? What is an ACE? ACE childhood trauma test What tests can be done for ACEs? How to reduce the mental illness impact of ACEs The CDC-Kaiser ACE study ACEs and addiction ACEs and mental health How childhood sexual abuse can affect adults…
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October 5, 2022 at 12:42 PM
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Emerald Isle Health and Recovery
What is trauma bonding? Table of Contents What is trauma bonding? How do trauma bonds begin? How to get out of an emotionally abusive relationship What kind of people are vulnerable to trauma bonds? What type of trauma leads to a trauma bond? How to recover from an abusive relationship Trauma bonding and Stockholm syndrome…
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September 28, 2022 at 9:30 AM
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Sometimes the past doesn’t remain in the past. It may come as a shock to someone who suffered childhood trauma to find that the traumatic issues they faced as a kid persists in adulthood. It’s natural to be concerned that your past traumatic experiences will have a negative impact on your present well-being, relationships, and…
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September 21, 2022 at 9:24 PM
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If someone you knew was abusing crystal meth, would you know? Many people would say yes. While crystal meth is a powerful drug that does cause many people to exhibit clear signs of abuse – this isn’t always the case. In fact, it’s not unheard of for many users to go years without parents, siblings,…
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September 13, 2022 at 9:17 PM
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Emerald Isle Health and Recovery
Way back, before TikTok was even a thought in the creator’s mind – a decade before Instagram, and nearly a half-decade before Facebook – yes, way back to the Myspace era, an article was written regarding virtual support groups and social media platforms for mental and physical health conditions that encouraged the exaggeration, or full-blown…
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September 5, 2022 at 9:15 PM
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During mentally and physically traumatic events, the brain often uses some form of defense mechanism to avoid long-term damage from the trauma. For example, let’s say you were being beaten severely or tortured. The mind can’t fathom this situation, so it’s unable to process what’s going on at the moment. When this happens, the individual…
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August 26, 2022 at 3:02 PM
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Emerald Isle Health and Recovery
Boofing is the act of anal-inserting alcohol through the rectum. It is also known as the butt chug, booty bumping, and booty beer. It is often associated with fraternities and college-aged men. Technically, this is little more than people giving themselves or others alcohol enemas. Keep reading to discover why people would choose such a…
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August 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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Euphoric recall, what is it exactly? Table of Contents Euphoric recall, what is it exactly? Euphoric recall and its rose-colored glasses Does euphoric recall have an impact on addiction? Euphoric recall and its influence on addiction recovery The experience of the addict with euphoric recall Find Real Hope for Lasting Recovery at Emerald Isle Euphoric…
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