September 22, 2023
Content Warning: This content contains material relating to the stressful things firefighters face on the job that may be difficult for some to read. Firefighters are heroes who put their lives on the line every day in order to save others, and understanding what they face on the job is key to helping them stay […]
September 4, 2023
Group therapy is a form of therapy where a single therapist works with multiple clients simultaneously. Most group therapy sessions are relatively small, with 4-8 people in a session. Depending on the cohort of clients and what issue is being treated, as many as 12 people may be in a session. Much of group therapy […]
July 14, 2023
Talking about trauma can be difficult, even frightening, at times, but getting help to deal with the effects of trauma in your life can have some surprising benefits. Most people would agree that deciding to seek mental health treatment, especially as a result of a traumatic experience, is challenging. However, with the guidance of a […]
Trauma is something everyone experiences to varying degrees. Most of the time, it’s possible to heal from trauma on your own, given enough time. However, sometimes the trauma is so significant that it starts to affect a person’s day-to-day life. When this happens, that person may be dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly known […]
May 22, 2023
There are many different types of trauma that someone might experience in life. In the same way, there are many different types of trauma therapy. The best therapy for trauma likely depends on your unique needs and experiences. Providers like Serenity Grove work with each client to assess needs and craft an individualized treatment plan […]
February 24, 2023
Trauma affects everyone at some point in life. Something painful and difficult will inevitably happen. That could be the death of a family member, sudden job loss, an injury, or a disease. For others, trauma is even more intense, like combat experience or suffering physical or sexual abuse. Oftentimes, our experiences with trauma stay with […]
February 20, 2023
What is trauma therapy? It is a form of therapy that is designed to help people overcome a past traumatic experience. Trauma is incredibly common, affecting up to 50% of the adult population in the United States. Not everything bad that happens to someone qualifies as trauma or a traumatic experience. Trauma tends to be […]
December 5, 2022
Trauma is often at the root of mental health and substance use disorders. After all, it’s only natural for people to want to self-medicate the pain and suffering. As a result, trauma therapy can play a vital role in the recovery process for people who bring past experiences of trauma into addiction treatment. Learn more […]
November 30, 2022
Bipolar disorder is a type of mental health ailment that involves drastic mood swings between mania and depression. Two different forms of bipolar disorder exist. Bipolar disorder 1 and bipolar disorder 2. Bipolar disorder 1 is marked by depression, hypomania, and mania. Hypomania is slightly less intense than mania, though both involve feelings of euphoria. […]
November 28, 2022
Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves multiple family members, including the person who is directly receiving formal treatment. Since it involves multiple participants, it is structured similarly to group therapy. The main difference is that group therapy can involve strangers, whereas family therapy consists of just close family. The perspective in family […]