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Trauma
How To Navigate Grief
Grief is a universal human experience that some people are apt to be faced with more often than others. Whether it's the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or even the loss of a job, grief is a natural response to change. In this blog, we explore the...
How To Cope With Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying has become an unfortunate reality for many individuals. Although we might like to believe that growing up and graduating from schooling means the end of bullying, this is not the case. Whether it manifests as verbal abuse, exclusion, or...
Mental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head Injury
A groundbreaking study conducted by Danish scientists has demonstrated a significant correlation between head traumas, such as concussions and skull fractures, and the subsequent risk of developing mental disorders. The study revealed that head injuries can increase...
How Parental Trauma Affects Children and What You Can Do About It
Negative or traumatic experiences from parents have the ability to influence their children in a multitude of ways. Trauma can range significantly and is categorized as either Little T or Big T. Little T traumas are less severe than Big T and can stem from...
Help for Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD, also known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), is a severe form of post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to traumatizing events. PTSD can affect people of all ages and anyone with prior traumas is at risk for...
The Effect Of Being A Child Of An Alcoholic
Aссоrdіng tо the Amеrісаn Aсаdеmу оf Chіld and Adоlеѕсеnt Pѕусhіаtrу, оnе in fіvе adults grоw uр with an аlсоhоlіс relative. Thіѕ mеаnѕ that almost a ԛuаrtеr оf all Americans аrе exposed to alcoholism at a уоung аgе. Thіѕ can hаvе a serious іmрасt on a сhіld’ѕ overall...
Signs That You May Need A Therapist
Iѕ your life аbоut tо gеt rеаllу соmрlісаtеd? Is a ѕіtuаtіоn thаt wаѕ barely tоlеrаblе bесоmіng completely unmаnаgеаblе? Hаvе уоu еvеr соnѕіdеrеd рѕусhоthеrару? If thе answer іѕ yes, уоu’rе nоt аlоnе. Mіllіоnѕ оf реорlе have found thаt thеrару рrоvіdеѕ a ѕuрроrtіvе...
PTSD Symptoms
PTSD can happen to anyone. Current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes. While anyone can experience trauma, not all people experience traumatic events in the same way. Some are...
Counseling for Teens
New Dimensions provides teen counseling programs in Katy, The Woodlands, and Houston, Texas. If you have a teenager who is struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, behavioral problems, PTSD, substance abuse, or other mental...