doi:10.7146/torture.v33i2.137064Wyatt, SusanTorture Journal
many people who experience trauma turn to alcohol or drugs to self-medicate. Self-medication is an attempt to make it all go away, or at very least, help forget about the traumatic event and associated emotions for a short period of time. It’s a self-defense mechanism common not only t...
many people who experience trauma turn to alcohol or drugs to self-medicate. Self-medication is an attempt to make it all go away, or at very least, help forget about the traumatic event and associated emotions for a short period of time. It’s a self-defense mechanism common not only t...
Acquired brain injuries (ABIs) aren't caused by trauma. They're caused by other things, such as astroke,tumor, fluid, or an infection you get after birth. Often, they keep your brain from getting enough oxygen. ABIs can have serious effects on your life. Like TBIs, they may cause pro...
their own trauma memories or triggers. It was time to apply the same grace and understanding to myself. article continues after advertisement The first thing I did was respond to the memory with acceptance. "OK," I said definitively, out loud to no one.OK; I accept that this ...
Trauma-informed approaches for those facing histories of abuse or trauma Multiple pathways to recovery How to Achieve Recovery As noted above, recovery is very unique and there are multiple pathways to recovery. Each individual’s recovery journey will look different, and the road they towards recov...
Here’s a quick compendium of info, presented in the form of a loosely organized glossary of terms and concepts that every survivor and trauma therapist should know.
This is a review for the establishment and management of a geriatric trauma service. As our population ages, the geriatric trauma population increases. Our
This is solely a treat- ment issue, however; the DSM-IV-TR version of trauma should be strictly adhered to when making a formal stress disorder diagnosis. Major Types of Trauma Surveys of the general population suggest that at least half of all adults in the United States have experienced ...
If mammals are anaesthetised for other procedures, it is likely that they will urinate during recovery, so sample collection can be attempted in this phase [123]. In amphibians or small mammals, collection during handling is often possible, either by stimulating urination by massaging the belly ...