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Understanding Trauma
Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can have lasting consequences on a person’s mental health and daily functioning. However, recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma is the first step toward recovery. It’s important to understand that trauma is a personal experience, and what may be traumatic for one person may not be for another.…
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Psychological Trauma and the Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse: How to Move Forward
Childhood sexual abuse affects millions of individuals worldwide. Sadly, statistics show that 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime.1 This staggering reality has prompted researchers and mental health professionals to examine the long-lasting impact of…
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Why You Get Angry and What You Can Do About It
Why is it that we can get so upset at the people we love over the smallest and most insignificant of things? Anger can appear irrational, but if you look below the surface, you will find the natural causes of anger. When you discover these causes, you can successfully manage your anger. What Is Anger?…