Healing the Root: The Role of Trauma in Addiction Recovery

Healing the Root: The Role of Trauma in Addiction Recovery

Healing the Root: The Role of Trauma in Addiction RecoveryJeanne Prinzivalli
Published on: 16/04/2026

When people think about addiction, it’s often framed as a problem of poor choices or lack of discipline. However, modern research in psychology and neuroscience increasingly shows that addiction is far more complex.

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5 Common Clinical Mistakes We Make When Helping Trauma Survivors

5 Common Clinical Mistakes We Make When Helping Trauma Survivors

5 Common Clinical Mistakes We Make When Helping Trauma SurvivorsJeanne Prinzivalli
Published on: 26/03/2026

Trauma-informed care is no longer a niche framework. Since the inclusion of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, clinical understanding of trauma has expanded considerably. Research from leaders such as Bessel van der Kolk, Judith Herman, and Peter Levine has reshaped how we conceptualize its neurobiological, psychological, and relational impacts.

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What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?Jeanne Prinzivalli
Published on: 12/06/2024

Managing PTSD can be difficult, yet there are effective strategies available to help reduce symptoms and promote recovery. Here are six ideas worth considering..

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Understanding the Neurobiology of PTSD: A Simple Guide

Understanding the Neurobiology of PTSD: A Simple Guide

Understanding the Neurobiology of PTSD: A Simple GuideJeanne Prinzivalli
Published on: 05/06/2024

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is when someone feels really stressed after going through a traumatic event. Let’s look at the basics of PTSD and try to understand the brain structures and functions involved.

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