For those of us who are providing training in trauma, we recognize that many of our social ills can be attributed to a trauma history of some kind. This is particularly the case when we understand the cause of most addictions. It is rare to deal with anyone who is addicted without discovering some kind […]
“The Pause” Needed for These Times?
It’s obvious that these are very stressful times for all of us. Even though this reality is a part of all our lives and has been for many months, the constancy of it can make us almost oblivious to its ongoing destructive impact. As human beings we can adapt to all kinds of things, making […]
Substance Abuse and COVID-19
One of our deepest concerns in addition to all the chaos swirling around currently is the impact of COVID-19 on those who have been affected by substance abuse. A great stabilizer of those dealing with substance abuse is connecting to individuals who care about them. The obvious isolation effect is very difficult for those who […]
