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Intensive Trauma Therapy
After someone has experienced significant trauma, usually the only way of coming out of it is by doing trauma work. A successful form of treatment is known as intensive trauma therapy. If you are suffering from trauma, Emerald Isle offers a full array of therapy methods that can help with healing. Intensive trauma therapy programs… Read More
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Character Defects: A 12-Step Terminology Guide
Many people who are still in addiction or newly sober have problems with character defects. They manipulate, they obsess, and they get angry inappropriately. These defects can cause serious problems for this person and the people around them. You might be familiar with some of the symptoms from your own experiences. You may even know… Read More
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Rehab for Weed: Considering Help for Cannabis
Marijuana addiction is a very real phenomenon and one that is becoming increasingly common as the drug becomes more socially acceptable. While marijuana might not be as physically addictive as some other substances, it can be just as difficult to break free from its grip as other forms of hard drug addiction. A rehab for… Read More
Mental Health, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism, College Substance Use, Love and Sobriety
Why an Alcoholic Cannot Love
It is well known that alcoholics cannot maintain healthy relationships. But what is the reason why an alcoholic cannot love? This is because alcoholism is a progressive disease that slowly erodes the drinker’s ability to function in all areas of life, including personal relationships. As the disease progresses, the alcoholic becomes increasingly selfish and addicted… Read More
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Safe and Sound Protocol
Helpful Approaches to Dealing with Trauma Table of Contents Helpful Approaches to Dealing with TraumaWhat is the Safe and Sound Protocol?What does the sound protocol (SSP) involve?SSP and social engagement systemsPolyvagal theory and the autonomic nervous systemChanging Stress Responses Triggered by TraumaWhat is the vagus nerve?What is the Vagus nerve made of?Problems with the vagus… Read More
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14 Signs of Repressed Childhood Trauma in Adults
What is trauma? Table of Contents What is trauma?Signs of repressed childhood trauma in adultsAnxiety disordersDepressionDissociative EpisodesLow self-esteemAngerHypervigilanceWhat can cause childhood trauma?Forms of AbuseNeglect as a ChildTreatments for Unresolved childhood traumaChildhood trauma: You’re not aloneTreat repressed childhood trauma at Emerald Isle When we think of trauma, we often think of major events like natural disasters,… Read More
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Childhood Trauma Test
Why Test for Childhood Trauma? Table of Contents Why Test for Childhood Trauma?What is an ACE?ACE childhood trauma testWhat tests can be done for ACEs?How to reduce the mental illness impact of ACEsThe CDC-Kaiser ACE studyACEs and addictionACEs and mental healthHow childhood sexual abuse can affect adultsFind Help for Childhood Trauma at Emerald Isle The… Read More
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7 Stages of Trauma Bonding
What is trauma bonding? Table of Contents What is trauma bonding?How do trauma bonds begin?How to get out of an emotionally abusive relationshipWhat kind of people are vulnerable to trauma bonds?What type of trauma leads to a trauma bond?How to recover from an abusive relationshipTrauma bonding and Stockholm syndromeRelationship between trauma bonding and drug addictionBreak… Read More
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How to Treat Childhood Trauma in Adults
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… Read More
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Signs of Meth Use
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,… Read More
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