We spend a lot of time invested in the topic of trauma here at Red Door Life. Fortunately, this is a time of great hope and insight for trauma recovery. Thankfully in recent years, it has come to finally be understood that it is not just some abstract inherent defect- but in fact trauma, that underlies substance abuse (and also many mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and treatment-resistant depression). In the past “trauma” has been a dooming and frightening word with a lot of stigma and no real solution other than attempts at coping with medication. But thanks to many years of research and new developments by leading trauma researchers, we now know that trauma is an injury- an injury which- with a dimensional blend of support, can heal.
What Is Alternative Healing?
TCM is a fascinating and complex system with a long history and unique philosophical underpinnings. Let’s take a closer look at its core concepts…