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Sanctuary Sedona How is Complex PTSD Treated?

How is Complex PTSD Treated?

If you’re living with complex PTSD, healing might feel impossible. But just because your trauma is complex doesn’t mean treatment has to be. Healing is possible through proven treatment methods that take place in a supportive setting. A holistic trauma treatment program can reduce your symptoms and resolve your trauma without making you feel unsafe.  […]

How to Heal From a Narcissistic Relationship

How to Heal From a Narcissistic Relationship

Healing From A Relationship With A Narcissist Leaving any type of toxic relationship is painful. You may have days where you miss the other person, doubt yourself, or feel ashamed about what happened. However, ending a narcissistic relationship is particularly difficult because of how much control your abuser tries to have. And once you do […]

Am I addicted to heroin

Am I Addicted to Heroin?

I Only Do Heroin on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Occasional heroin use can quickly spiral into a full-blown addiction. Heroin alters the brain’s function and structure and can cause you to develop substance use disorder before you even realize it. While withdrawal and cravings can make it difficult to escape the cycle, an […]

Do People With Trauma Have a High Rate of Addiction?

Do People With Trauma Have a High Rate of Addiction?

Most people experience significant trauma at some point in their lives. For some, trauma is more memorable and seemingly severe. For others, the effects of trauma emerge long after the event has passed. And unfortunately, these traumas very often lead to addiction. While this may sound disheartening, there are also very valid reasons to believe […]

Developmental Trauma vs Shock Trauma

Developmental Trauma vs Shock Trauma

Trauma is an umbrella term we use to describe a natural human response to something difficult that happened in our lives. However, this doesn’t mean that all trauma is the same. Trauma doesn’t necessarily stem from one large and terrible event, like war or assault. Sometimes, we carry trauma from small yet impactful repeated experiences.  […]

Am I Addicted to Weed?

I Only Smoke Weed on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Marijuana use has increased over the past few decades due to changing legislation and increased social acceptance. As this substance becomes legal for medicinal and recreational use in several states, more individuals use it regularly. While society typically considers marijuana a milder drug than other substances, […]

Alcohol's Damaging Effects on the Brain

Alcohol’s Damaging Effects on the Brain

Most people assume that drinking will have a minimal effect on their overall health and wellness, and the worst thing that can happen is a hangover in the morning. However, doctors are now suggesting that alcohol might affect brain function even after you are no longer intoxicated. If you are experiencing alcoholism and looking for answers to overcome […]

Am I addicted to alcohol?

Am I Addicted to Alcohol?

I Only Drink Alcohol on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Occasional and weekend alcohol consumption can develop into an alcohol use disorder before you realize it. Alcohol alters the brain’s function and structure, leading many people into a cycle of intoxication, withdrawal and cravings. Understanding the signs of alcohol addiction allows you to recognize when […]

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How to Heal Core Wounds and Core Fears

Whether it’s in childhood or adulthood, experiencing a traumatic event can have a lot of long-lasting effects. Some people walk away with a wound or fear that’s so deeply rooted, that it almost becomes a part of them. Living with these types of wounds and fears holds you back from being able to fully grasp […]

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Do People With Trauma Have a High Rate of PTSD?

All of us experience and heal our trauma in different ways. If you find yourself living in constant fear, unable to shake flashbacks, and wound up in anxiety, it’s possible you’re dealing with something larger. While not everyone with trauma will experience PTSD, it’s true that you could develop this condition if you have unhealed […]