Author: Shara Turner, LPC, MSC, NCC, NARM

  • Discover the power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in treating trauma and other mental health conditions. Learn about the eight phases of EMDR therapy and how it can help with complex trauma.

    How Long Does EMDR Take for Complex Trauma?

    Discover the power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in treating trauma and other mental health conditions. Learn about the eight phases of EMDR therapy and how it can help with complex trauma.

  • Discover how expressive art therapy can help individuals overcome communication struggles and achieve personal growth and healing.

    Self Growth Through Art

    Discover how expressive art therapy can help individuals overcome communication struggles and achieve personal growth and healing.

  • Living with an alcoholic spouse can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learn how to cope with symptoms and improve your mental health through self-care, support groups, therapy, and medication.

    How to Cope with PTSD from an Alcoholic Spouse

    Living with an alcoholic spouse can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learn how to cope with symptoms and improve your mental health through self-care, support groups, therapy, and medication.

  • Discover the most common mental health disorders, their impact on daily life, and effective treatment options to manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.

    Natural Cures for Depression and Anxiety

    Discover the most common mental health disorders, their impact on daily life, and effective treatment options to manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.

  • What is Alcoholic Hepatitis?

    What is Alcoholic Hepatitis?

    What Does Alcoholic Hepatitis Mean? Defining Alcoholic Hepatitis Alcoholic hepatitis is a severe form of liver disease that occurs due to excessive alcohol consumption. It is characterized by inflammation of the liver, resulting in symptoms such as jaundice, malaise, and tender hepatomegaly. Rapid onset of these symptoms is often accompanied by systemic inflammatory response. The…

  • Learn how to communicate your needs effectively within your family during recovery. Find tips on engaging with empathy, overcoming fear, and creating meaningful connections.

    Communicating Your Recovery Needs to Family

    Learn how to communicate your needs effectively within your family during recovery. Find tips on engaging with empathy, overcoming fear, and creating meaningful connections.

  • Learn how childhood trauma can have long-lasting physical health consequences, including chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular conditions. Find support and treatment options for healing.

    How Does Childhood Trauma Affect Adulthood?

    Learn how childhood trauma can have long-lasting physical health consequences, including chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular conditions. Find support and treatment options for healing.

  • Discover the strong connection between depression and physical pain, as well as the impact of sleep disruptions on exacerbating symptoms. Learn about treatment options to alleviate both mental and physical distress.

    Can Depression Cause Physical Pain?

    Discover the strong connection between depression and physical pain, as well as the impact of sleep disruptions on exacerbating symptoms. Learn about treatment options to alleviate both mental and physical distress.

  • Learn about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its symptoms, including flashbacks, anxiety, and avoidance. Discover effective treatments and seek professional help for a better quality of life.

    How to Recover from PTSD

    Learn about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its symptoms, including flashbacks, anxiety, and avoidance. Discover effective treatments and seek professional help for a better quality of life.

  • Learn about the impact of PTSD on sleep quality, including difficulties falling asleep, nightmares, and hyperarousal. Discover strategies to improve sleep and manage PTSD-related sleep disorders.

    How to Help Someone with PTSD Sleep

    Learn about the impact of PTSD on sleep quality, including difficulties falling asleep, nightmares, and hyperarousal. Discover strategies to improve sleep and manage PTSD-related sleep disorders.

  • Discover the relationship between PTSD and ADHD, the similarities in symptoms, and the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for these distinct conditions.

    Can PTSD Cause ADHD?

    Discover the relationship between PTSD and ADHD, the similarities in symptoms, and the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for these distinct conditions.

  • Alcohol Abuse by Country

    Alcohol Abuse by Country

    How Prevalent is Alcohol Abuse Globally? The World Health Organization (WHO) continuously monitors alcohol consumption and its impact on health worldwide. According to their Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, harmful use of alcohol is a significant risk factor for more than 200 diseases and injury conditions. It contributes to a substantial burden of…

  • Learn about Complex PTSD, a type of post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from chronic trauma like emotional abuse. Discover its symptoms, effects, and treatment options.

    What is Complex PTSD from Emotional Abuse?

    Learn about Complex PTSD, a type of post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from chronic trauma like emotional abuse. Discover its symptoms, effects, and treatment options.

  • Alcoholism and Kidney Disease

    Alcoholism and Kidney Disease

    When it comes to alcohol consumption, moderation is key to maintaining good health. However, excessive alcohol intake, such as heavy drinking or binge drinking, can lead to various health issues, including kidney disease. Your kidneys play a crucial role in filtering harmful substances from your blood, but alcohol can disrupt this process. Over time, heavy…

  • Learn about bipolar depression, a mood disorder characterized by extreme mood swings. Discover its symptoms, duration, and the importance of seeking professional help.

    How Long Can Bipolar Depression Last?

    Learn about bipolar depression, a mood disorder characterized by extreme mood swings. Discover its symptoms, duration, and the importance of seeking professional help.

  • Learn about the fawn trauma response, a coping mechanism characterized by people-pleasing and avoiding conflict. Discover its association with childhood trauma and PTSD, and find strategies for healthier coping.

    What is Fawn Trauma Response?

    Learn about the fawn trauma response, a coping mechanism characterized by people-pleasing and avoiding conflict. Discover its association with childhood trauma and PTSD, and find strategies for healthier coping.

  • Discover the profound impact of trauma on mental and physical health, learn how long it can last, and explore effective healing techniques to regain control of your life.

    How Long Can Trauma Last?

    Discover the profound impact of trauma on mental and physical health, learn how long it can last, and explore effective healing techniques to regain control of your life.

  • Discover the common symptoms of depression, such as persistent sadness, loss of interest, changes in appetite, sleep problems, and more. Learn about effective treatment options and the mental health impacts of untreated depression.

    What Can Depression Lead To If Not Treated?

    Discover the common symptoms of depression, such as persistent sadness, loss of interest, changes in appetite, sleep problems, and more. Learn about effective treatment options and the mental health impacts of untreated depression.

  • Discover the impact of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and how it differs from PTSD. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and effective treatment options for healing and recovery.

    How to Deal with CPTSD

    Discover the impact of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and how it differs from PTSD. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and effective treatment options for healing and recovery.

  • Why Does Depression Come in Waves?

    Why Does Depression Come in Waves?

    Understanding Depression Defining Depression Depression is a mood disorder that can cause intense feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. It is a serious mental health condition that can interfere with your daily life. Depression can come in waves or be continuous and is caused by a combination of factors, including brain chemistry, genetics, and life…