Have you ever had a painful experience which has been too challenging to face that you have unconsciously buried it? Find out what is at the heart of trauma and what you can do to start dealing with it today. Many times trauma leads to addiction and a broad range of destructive behaviours and coping mechanisms. The next episode will tell you what addiction is and how it manifests into deeper areas of your persona and relationships.
If you found this video helpful in understanding trauma there are a number of related trauma articles from the blog that may be of interest to you complex post-trauma stress, causes of PTSD, childhood trauma and attachment trauma.
Recovery Direct operates Cape Town’s top rehab treatment centre for trauma care. The Centre focuses on resolving past traumas that debilitate and play out problematic behaviour patterns in clients lives including addiction, depression and anxiety related problems through an exclusive continuum of encouraging psychiatric care.
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There are many factors that contribute to substance abusers persisting denial and in many cases these motivations are so convincing that they are able to successfully avoid their own recovery with potentially fatal consequences, if left untreated. We have listed 12 of the most common denial scenarios that frequently challenge addiction recovery. Each of these scenarios…
Regardless of the drug of choice, people who suffer from substance abuse disorders often deny the problem or try to manipulate their way out of getting help and going to rehab. Going to a rehabilitation centre implies admitting that professional help is needed and this can be a very stressful and trying time for the…
Not long ago, I watched a documentary about Amy Winehouse that you’ve probably already seen. It’s called Amy and came out in 2015. I’d wanted to watch it for awhile, but never get around it. It packs a punch. Some of the most fun parts are watching Amy Winehouse performing at the beginning of her career. Her…
Mindfulness is a shift in the way that you pay attention but through that subtle shift, your entire world can transform from the inside out. Some time ago we posted a fun video perspective that explains a bit about how to practically apply mindfulness and how mindfulness works, however, we decided today to explore the…
Recovery Direct’s unique treatment centre process outlines one of the most comprehensive and effective treatment models for longterm recovery in the world. This is a best-in-class treatment programme designed specifically around supporting each patient to a connected state of being. Assessment of Your Needs Our clinician will take you through a one-hour session of broadly…