Pamela Downey a licensed mental health counselor in Florida has been with Gulf Breeze Recovery since their inception in 2013. As a therapist with a background in multiple disciplines, Pamela appreciates integration with a focus on wellness. She has enjoyed working in private practice as a psychotherapist in downtown Pensacola since 2014, working with clients…
Psychological trauma is literally damage done to an individual’s mind. The damage can be caused by an event or situation, one so stressful and overwhelming that the brain loses some control over the body. The person then experiences physical symptoms as outward manifestations of the anxiety within.
Trauma comes in many forms, be it violence, accidents, sexual assault, bullying, or even emotional abuse. Most people have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. As a result, they may have unresolved mental health issues that might worsen their substance abuse disorder. This is why trauma-informed care is important. With trauma-informed care, clients…
For most medical situations, trauma care means the treatment of a bodily injury that’s severe enough to cause disability or death. In fact, the state of Florida is home to more than 25 trauma centers, which are all well-known for their quick response to physical trauma emergencies. These centers are not simply sophisticated emergency rooms.…
Trauma is the psychological and physical response to an event that challenges your sense of safety and leaves you feeling overwhelmed. About half of all people will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Trauma symptoms usually ease over time as the mind processes the event. However, sometimes the brain gets stuck in…
There is an indelible link between emotional trauma and addiction to drugs or alcohol. Scarring experiences, even those that have been relegated to an individual’s subconscious memory, continue to influence their daily behaviors and choices for months, years, or even decades after the dust has settled. To achieve lasting sobriety, clients must be offered guidance…
Traumatic events from our past do not simply linger in our memories; they can make very real changes to your brain’s actual physiology, many of which make individuals more susceptible to developing substance use disorders. However, multifaceted approaches to recovery can successfully reverse these changes, allowing clients to finally confront both issues and permanently address…
Over a million individuals die by suicide every year. Because of this, you should be acutely aware of the risk of suicide. World suicide prevention day is an awareness program that helps support individuals who may be struggling with suicidal depression. If you or a loved one needs help treating depression symptoms, Gulf Breeze Recovery’s…
When you are frustrated by life’s irritations, it can be easy to feel angry. This is a natural response. However, when anger becomes your only way of processing the information you take in, there may be underlying causes that can help you better process your feelings within a complicated and sometimes infuriating world. Explosive anger…
If you are struggling due to a traumatic experience, or injury, it can lead to serious problems with your daily life. Some trauma triggers include loss, natural disasters, invasive surgeries, or being a victim of violence. It can take years to recover from events like these, and trauma can rewire your brain to cause anxiety,…