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Posted on October 23, 2020

Generational Trauma: Overcoming the Past

It makes sense that we learn from our past, but what can we learn from our family history? We all have a family history, something that connects us to not only our immediate family unit but our larger family tree. This connection is the reason we have brown eyes or why we practice the traditions we do, but there are sometimes more troubling things that are passed down through families as well. Learning From the Past Generational trauma is a psychological term...

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Posted on February 27, 2020

Trauma

Long Term Support Recommended for Girls with Borderline Personality Disorder

The idea of being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder can feel daunting for a teenager who feels like they have the rest of their life ahead of them. “Personality disorders” refer to a long-held pattern of behavior and treatment-resistance, but they are not necessarily an intrinsic part of one’s personality. Borderline Personality Disorder is often developed as a way to cope with attachment issues and a history of trauma. As teens begin to heal from trauma during residential treatment, symptoms...