Dealing with trauma triggers can feel overwhelming and isolating. Sometimes, it’s like a wave crashing over you without warning, leaving you disoriented and drained. Healing isn’t about ignoring what ...

Recovery from addiction is a journey that requires not only personal commitment but also effective strategies to navigate the challenges that arise along the way. One of the most significant ...

Handling it, getting by, making do…whatever you call it, coping is a big part of life. It’s so common we don’t even think about it. We just do it. You’re using coping skills in one way or another ...

For some people, experiencing a stressful day or a heated argument with a loved one might trigger a strong urge to have a drink. However, triggers — specific cues or stressors that lead to alcohol ...

I’ll come right out and say it: I'm anti-coping skills. The phrase triggers me almost as much as the chronic overuse of the phrase “triggers me” to mean “I don’t like it.” Being anti-coping skills ...

Ever catch yourself getting stuck on feelings that used to roll right off your back? It is not just your imagination, emotional triggers can feel more intense after 40. This stage of life brings new ...