Category: PTSD

How to Heal From Intergenerational Trauma

Welcome to a journey of understanding, compassion, and healing. Intergenerational trauma, the silent echo of our ancestors’ hardships, reverberates through generations, shaping the lives of individuals and families in profound ways. It’s a complex legacy of unaddressed pain that can influence our behaviors, beliefs, and emotional well-being today. At Jonas Hill Hospital & Clinic, we […]

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Exploring Different Ways to Manage PTSD Triggers

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a challenging mental health condition, often arising after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. For those grappling with PTSD, navigating through life can feel like a continuous battle, especially when faced with triggers that reignite the trauma. However, understanding and managing these triggers is a pivotal part of the journey […]

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Science Behind PTSD and Traumatic Memories

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition marked by repetitive unwanted memories. It disrupts the life and happiness of those who suffer from it. This article reviews what PTSD is, what causes it, and who is likely to develop it. The important benefits of treatment are also explored. What is PTSD? PTSD is a […]

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Music Therapy: Can Music Help You Heal?

Music has positively impacted everyone’s emotional or mental health at one time or another. Imagine for a moment what it feels like to hear your favorite song on the radio. Now, reminisce about a favorite childhood song or a melody you associate with a particularly happy time. Music has the ability to quickly shift your […]

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Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious trauma caused by an intense experience or experiences. This trauma will trigger flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety that directly result from thinking about what happened. What you’re experiencing is a normal brain function that’s often misunderstood and can leave you feeling unheard. Your brain is processing painful memories […]

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Trauma and Abuse Are Never Your Fault

Abuse can happen at any age and it comes in many forms, including emotional, verbal, physical and sexual abuse. Trauma is a psychological injury that can come from abuse, or from one or more particularly distressing life experiences. Abuse and trauma are never your fault. Instead, they are experiences that happen to you, and without […]

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