Trauma is an unfortunate reality of life. It can impact anyone at any point in life, leaving emotional and mental scars that can hamper the way of life. Many therapies
Whilst there are often many different contributors towards addiction, it is fair to say that stress is one of the main driving causes, since it has predictable effects on the
There are many different perspectives on addiction from both the secular and religious worldviews, and each of them has a different take on the subject. But what about the Buddhist
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The internet is now full of advice on understanding and beating addiction. So many people claim to have the answer as to why addictions form and how to beat them.
In this article we want to gather together a collection of all the possible benefits regular practice of mindfulness meditation can bring. We have sought to include less obvious benefits
We have detailed elsewhere on this site that mindfulness can be an excellent tool for all sorts of mental conditions, including anxiety. But what if you suffer from anxiety, are
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing) therapy has been shown to benefit those suffering from trauma. Developed by respected psychologist Francine Shapiro, it’s a well-documented procedure that has been scientifically
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Some people do report that cognitive therapy or CBT can be ineffective, or at least very slow, in treating trauma or PTSD? Why is this the case and what alternatives