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At its core Somatic Experiencing is about the body’s ability to process and heal from trauma. Unlike traditional therapies that mainly engage the thinking mind, this method uses bodily awareness and sensation as the key to recovery. By reconnecting with physical sensation we can begin to release stored trauma and have a deeper healing.  https://lnkd.in/dKVTibpw

Holistic therapies are being seen as game changing in private rehab, especially for those recovering from trauma and substance use disorders. These non-traditional modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) work on the complex interplay between psychological and physical health. By working with the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and promoting neuroplasticity holistic therapies can bring about big changes in brain function, emotional stability and resilience. https://lnkd.in/dQyt3Rgs

Dual diagnosis, having a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time, is tricky to treat. Understanding this complex relationship is key to recovery. Trauma is often a big contributor to both, and affects brain function and behaviour. The neurobiology of addiction, particularly with dopamine, means we need to use special approaches. https://lnkd.in/d2vzmiMq

Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) is a structured, evidence-based intervention that is specifically designed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and overwhelming response to fears. This therapeutic approach focuses on helping individuals confront and process their trauma-related memories and triggers through two primary techniques: imaginal exposure and in vivo exposure. By gradually facing avoided situations and memories in a controlled environment, clients learn to manage their anxiety and reduce the distress associated with their trauma. https://lnkd.in/drvtDuSG

Group Trauma Therapy is a big part of the recovery process for people who have experienced trauma, it’s a structured and supportive environment to heal. This modality allows participants to connect with each other and share their experiences and gain understanding. Led by our Clinical Team at Highlands Recovery daily sessions focus on emotional expression, coping strategies and reprocessing of trauma through evidence based techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT). By regulating the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and building resilience, Group Trauma Therapy helps you to take back your life and navigate your recovery journey. https://lnkd.in/diw2z2HR

Sleep disorders include a group of disorders that interfere with normal sleep-wake cycle and lead to an individual’s poor quality of life. One of the most common of sleep disorders is insomnia. It is estimated that insomnia affects approximately one-third of adults sometime in their lives. Insomnia is defined as chronic difficulties with falling or staying asleep or waking during the night and being unable to go back to sleep. This disorder can lead to a cascade of negative consequences such as exhaustion during the day, reduced ability to think and the emotional distress. https://lnkd.in/dEZycQbC

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) is the treatment of trauma-related psychological consequences. This therapeutic approach mixes features of cognitive and behavioural treatment with trauma history. TF-CBT consists of three main stages: stabilisation, trauma narration and processing, and integration and consolidation. All of these stages use methods like exposure, thinking modification, and education designed to help people understand their trauma, learn how to deal with it and improve their affect regulation. As has been analysed through scientific research, TF-CBT is very effective, and its application is of importance in the treatment of trauma. https://lnkd.in/dgbyUK2y

In this episode, I, Good Humans with Cooper Chapman, sit down with Resh Joseph, the Clinical Director at Highlands Recovery, a luxury rehab center that focuses on treating PTSD, Substance Abuse & Behavioral Addictions, and Anxiety & Depression. Resh has over 20,000 hours of clinical therapy experience and has worked with high-profile clients across the globe. We explore his incredible journey, starting from his work with the Singapore Prison Service, Promises Healthcare, and The Cabin in Thailand, to leading a world-class team at Highlands Recovery. Resh shares how his holistic approach to trauma and addiction recovery is helping people transform their lives. He also dives into the unique challenges he has faced along his own journey. Key Takeaways: The role of trauma and addiction in mental health How Highlands Recovery treats PTSD, Behavioral Addictions, Anxiety, and Depression Resh’s practical advice for overcoming trauma and addiction https://lnkd.in/dz2en7tV

Prolonged use of Adderall causes changes in the brain’s reward system which makes it harder for the user to find pleasure and contentment without the drug. The brain is then forced to rely on Adderall to produce dopamine which was naturally produced before the intake of the drug. This dependence is the key to the formation of addictive behaviour as the individual desires to carry on using the drug in order to maintain any normal brain activity as well as to avoid withdrawal effects. https://lnkd.in/dxwB_yKP

Common obsessions include phobias (fears) such as germ phobia, fear of mistakes, or the obsessive need for the items to be arranged in a particular order. These often take the form of repetitive patterns out of constant compulsions whose intended purpose is to minimise anxiety. For instance, a person develops some washing rituals to calm the anxiety of contamination or a person checks the locks several times before leaving the house and after leaving the house, keeps on doubting if he has locked the door or not. https://lnkd.in/dtp3xhBj