Addiction & Trauma Part 1: Understanding Trauma
Estimated watch time: 4 mins
Summary:
The video explores the connections between addiction and trauma and begins to lay the groundwork for working through them. Trauma can occur because of one particular event, such as an assault, a car accident or abuse. It can also be an ongoing part of a person’s environment. Trauma can lead to feelings of helplessness, reduced self-esteem, and unhealthy coping mechanisms such as the use of alcohol or drugs.
At the end of this lesson, you may self-reflect on how trauma may have impacted you.
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