Joshua Rivera

Understanding Emotional Flashbacks Emotional flashbacks are intense emotional states that suddenly surface, often without a clear or conscious trigger. Unlike visual flashbacks, which involve vivid memories or imagery from a traumatic experience, emotional flashbacks are primarily felt in the body and mind. They can bring up overwhelming feelings of shame, fear, sadness, or helplessness—often rooted […]

Understanding Suppressed Childhood Trauma Suppressed childhood trauma refers to distressing or harmful experiences during childhood that are buried in the subconscious mind, often due to their overwhelming nature. These experiences can remain hidden for years, surfacing later in life as emotional distress, behavioral issues, substance use, or mental health disorders. Suppression acts as a defense

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Recovery Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can significantly affect a person’s emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. It can stem from a wide range of situations, including abuse, neglect, violence, accidents, or sudden loss. For many individuals seeking addiction treatment or mental health care, trauma is

Understanding Unhealthy Relationships and the Need for Independence Unhealthy relationships, whether romantic, familial, or social, can severely impact one’s emotional and mental well-being. These relationships often involve patterns of control, manipulation, codependency, or abuse, which can erode a person’s sense of self and autonomy. Regaining independence from such relationships is a critical step toward healing

Understanding Highly Sensitive Individuals and Their Needs Highly sensitive individuals (HSIs) experience the world with greater emotional intensity and heightened sensory awareness compared to others. This trait affects approximately 15-20% of the population and can present unique challenges in mental health and addiction recovery. For HSIs, overstimulation, emotional reactivity, and deep processing of experiences can

Understanding Spiritual Growth in Addiction Recovery Spirituality often plays a vital role in addiction recovery for many individuals. It provides a deeper sense of purpose, connection, and healing beyond just the physical and mental aspects of treatment. At Trinity Behavioral Health, spiritual growth is recognized as an important dimension of holistic recovery. Their virtual Intensive

Understanding the Challenges Introverts Face in Virtual IOP Programs Introverts often prefer quiet, low-stimulation environments and may find social interactions, especially in group settings, draining rather than energizing. Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), which frequently utilize video therapy formats, can present unique challenges for introverted individuals. The expectation to engage actively through video, share personal

Understanding the Role of Trauma in Addiction and Recovery Trauma often plays a significant role in the development and perpetuation of substance use disorders. Many individuals seeking treatment for addiction have experienced various forms of trauma, including childhood abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or other distressing life events. Untreated trauma can complicate recovery efforts and increase

Understanding Parenting Challenges in Addiction Recovery Parenting can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles in life, especially when couples are managing addiction recovery. Substance use disorders often affect family dynamics, causing disruptions in parenting roles, communication, and emotional stability. For couples in recovery, concerns about how addiction has impacted their ability to

Introduction to Virtual IOP and Couples Facing Infidelity Infidelity can severely impact a couple’s relationship, often causing deep emotional wounds, broken trust, and communication breakdowns. For couples navigating the complexities of addiction recovery alongside the trauma of infidelity, professional guidance is essential. Trinity Behavioral Health’s virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers a structured, supportive environment