by John Sharpe | Sep 24, 2023 | Blog
Many people diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) have co-occurring trauma-related mental health issues. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Research has shown that traumatic experiences are associated with...
by John Sharpe | Jan 14, 2023 | Blog
Trauma often informs the way that we interact with the world around us. Deep and long-lasting emotional scars can impact the way we view ourselves, each other, and the world. Understanding the role that trauma plays in each of our lives can not only allow us to better...
by John Sharpe | Oct 5, 2022 | Blog
Trauma can be both learned and inherited. In other words, trauma can be passed from parent to child through the home environment or genetically, known as generational trauma. In this article, we will discuss methods to break the cycle of generational trauma through...
by John Sharpe | Sep 9, 2022 | Family Therapy
Family trauma is trauma that is passed down through either behavior or genetics from one generation to the next. It is sometimes called generational trauma. Generational trauma occurs when a parent or caretaker has unhealed trauma of their own. According to...
by John Sharpe | Aug 13, 2022 | Blog
Active members of the military, veterans, and their families are more likely to experience issues related to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD). The most common substances misused by men and women with a history of military service include alcohol and...