The Everyday Therapist

Trauma and Addiction


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In this video, I discuss the relationship between trauma and addiction. I cover aspects that are supported by research and by my own clinical observations. Additionally, I present information concerning brainwaves, we begin to explore how we can modify them to improve our moods, become more productive, etc.
Some useful references are:
1. Concerning the relationship between addiction and trauma, here is a comprehensive article from "Psychology Today."
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-addiction/202109/why-trauma-can-lead-addiction#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20robust%20correlation%20in%20the%20scientific,may%20make%20individuals%20more%20vulnerable%20to%20addictive%20behaviors.
2. Basic information about brainwaves:
https://neurofeedbackalliance.org/understanding-brain-waves/
Thank you all for watching, and if you have any requests for topics or questions about what I have presented, please feel free to put them in the comments.

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The Everyday TherapistBy Debra Evans