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Has your child had difficult experiences? Trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and young adults can help your child thrive
Has your child experienced trauma or adverse events? The effects of trauma on children can be profound. Childhood trauma can impact emotional, intellectual, and even physical development. The consequences of trauma early in life – especially repeated exposure – appears during childhood, adolescence, and throughout the adult years. Depression, anxiety, risky behaviors, substance abuse, and…
Read MoreCommunication that Cures Problems
Opposites attract and likes repel. When a couple cannot accommodate their “attractive differences” and tries to act as one person, the second half of magnetic law is set into action. A widening gulf develops as partners start to repel each other and differences become extreme. The first step to bridging this chasm is to become…
Read MoreThe Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse
PTSD and substance use often are closely connected, but many people may not be aware of this. Here is some information from our IOP workbook, inspired by the amazing work Seeking Safety by Lisa M. Najavits. You are not alone! For people with substance abuse, PTSD is one of the most common dual diagnoses. Among…
Read MoreWhat is EMDR?
Sometimes we experience traumas or events in our lives that leave us with unseen scars or wounds. These psychological wounds, if untreated, can fester and affect not only our lives but also those around us, in particular immediate family members. Here at Eastside Center for Healing we are committed to treating and helping those affected…
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