Can Trauma Be Passed On Through Our Genetics?
Blog by Karen Kuhlman, LSW, CADC “Once again, the body keeps score, at the deepest levels of the organism.” (Bessel Van der Kolk in The Body Keeps the Score, p. 154) Sometimes clients have asked me, “Can trauma be passed down genetically?” Research has made it increasingly clear that trauma from your hardships not […]
What is DBT and Can It Be Used for Depression?
guest blog by Sheri Leasure, LCSW As winter slowly buds into spring with the promise of more sunlight, many people who suffer from seasonal depression are starting to feel a little better. But what if you find yourself or someone you love still struggling with low mood despite the longer days? How do you […]
Why Does Childhood Trauma Affect Adulthood?
Why does childhood trauma affect adulthood? The simple answer is how the brain and nervous system encode memory. But like trauma, the simple answer is a bit… complicated. To understand why childhood trauma can affect adulthood you first need to understand a few things. First, how the brain and nervous system process memory. Second, about […]
How to Explain Depression And Anxiety To Someone Who Doesn’t Struggle With Them
Depression and anxiety are complicated. Everyone experiences them; however, everyone experiences depression and anxiety symptoms differently. For some, they are just temporary emotions, barely recognizing that they experience them at all – maybe they refer to it as nervousness or sadness. For many, it’s more overwhelming and persistent, with real-life, clinical implications. So, how do […]
Can Depression And Anxiety Make You Sick?
One aspect of depression and anxiety that makes these disorders so frustrating is how they affect the whole body. But can depression and anxiety actually make you sick? No two experiences of depression are the same. But it’s pretty common to feel lethargic, fatigued, agitated, tearful, in pain, no appetite or increased appetite, and headaches, […]