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Yoga Can Heal The Impact of Trauma

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

By Tresca Weinstein J. L. Pizarro wears a silver bracelet with the engraving “Doc, Thank You.” It was given to him by several of the countless soldiers whose lives he saved during his deployment as a combat medic during the Vietnam War, and it is ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Healing, PTSD, veterans, Yoga

Memories Trigger PTSD and Addiction

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Despite being different mental disorders, addiction and PTSD can both stem from deep-rooted memories. By Sonia Tagliareni Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a chronic and debilitating condition that sets in after traumatic events such as ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Addiction, Memories, PTSD

PTSD Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

The Veterans Administration’s list provides what to look for and what to do to help someone suffering from PTSD or a traumatic event. Causes: Combat ExposureChild Sexual or Physical AbuseTerrorist AttackSerious AccidentSexual/Physical ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: causes, PTSD, symptoms, treatment

PTSD Support Tips

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Helping someone with PTSD can be difficult. The author explains how to deal and heal.By Dan Pitzer PTSD is a syndrome, a collection of symptoms that can vary from person to person, yet have many characteristics in common. Folks with PTSD ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: PTSD, tips

Mindfulness Can Ease Anxiety

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Treating anxiety starts with one’s own mind. By Dr. Marisa Tomasic, Ph.D. Anyone who has suffered from anxiety can undeniably relate that it takes away the ability to experience the joyful moments of daily living. While the majority of people ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: anxiety, mental health, PTSD

Outside Activity Is Good For The Body and Soul

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

By Marisa M. Tomasic, Ph.D. Imagine for a moment walking along a path in the forest, a cascade of green highlighting the landscape as you savor the abundance of sights, sounds, and soothing aromas of nature. You feel present, taking in the moment. ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: health, Nature, PTSD

10 Questions with…Senator Cory Booker

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Cory Booker is on the presidential campaign trail, but when we sat down with him in his office in Newark, N.J., his focus on mental health and improved care for veterans was clear as the blue sky outside the windows. What are your thoughts on ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Cory Booker, mental health, PTSD, tbi, veterans

After Losing His Parents, Michigan State Player Celebrates Senior Night With His Dogs

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Michigan State player Josh Butler with his dogs Remi and Roxy. After Losing His Parents, Michigan State Player Celebrates Senior Night With His Dogs . . . Dallas Cowboys Add Service Dog To The Team Roster . . . Shooting Survivor Struggles With ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: PTSD, Trauma

Smart Planning For Escaping Domestic Abuse

November 29, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Victims can help themselves by preparing an exit strategy.By Nora Hood Leaving an abusive relationship is an emotionally jarring ordeal. Women often put off making such a wrenching decision believing their partner will change or out of fear of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: domestic abuse, domestic violence, dv

Sex And PTSD

November 27, 2019 by Ellen Donker

A doctor explains how to overcome the intersection of intimacy and PTSD.  By Sharna Striar For many of us, an intimate relationship can be challenging. But for those with PTSD, it can often feel impossible. If you have experienced ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD, sex therapist, sexual intimacy, sexual problems

A Child Abuse Victim Tells Her Story

November 25, 2019 by Ellen Donker

In her own words, Lora Horn explains her three secrets for dealing with PTSD.By Lora Horn I was abused as a child. My parents weren’t purposely cruel. I suspect they both had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in an age when PTSD wasn’t even the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD

Did Jackie O’ Suffer From PTSD?

November 22, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Five decades after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, author Barbara Leaming makes the case that former First Lady Jackie Kennedy may have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. By David Cummings Barbara Leaming is not a ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: assassination, jackie onassis, jfk, kennedy, PTSD

The Pursuit to Happiness

November 20, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Dan Harris struggled with the darkness of anxiety. Then he found the light through meditation.By Charles Curtis Dan Harris has watched the video of what he calls the most embarrassing day of his life thousands of times. Dan Harris's on-air ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: anxiety, drug abuse, meditation, panic attack

Friends Adding Benefits

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

If you’re a veteran fighting for disability rights, Vet Comp & Pen is waiting for your call, or email. By David Cummings  Vet Comp & Pen helps veterans get the benefits they medically and ethically deserve Many veterans don’t ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: benefits, Comp & Pen Medical Consulting, compensation, VA, veteran

PTSDesign

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Houseplants Improve Health and Well-Being By Kenneth A. Gruskin, AIA Research estimates a person spends 85-percent of life indoors. Obtaining meaningful access to visible and physical “natural” and “green” outdoor spaces is a challenge for ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: green, houseplants, PTSD, wellbeing

10 Questions With…Jamie Heywood

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Co-Founder and Chairman, PatientsLikeMe.com Helping his brother deal with ALS sparked Heywood’s desire to find a way to support others in a similar situation. By PTSDJournal Staff What is PatientsLikeMe? JH: We’re a free website ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Military Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: als, PTSD, tbi, veterans

Telemedicine

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Phone calls may be better than house calls for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. By Brandon Lilly While studying the effectiveness of mental health services for veterans returning from active military duty abroad, Dr. John Fortney, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: PTSD, telemedicine, veterans

Kaiser’s Study Results in an Ace

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study connected adolescent experiences with triggering PTSD in adulthood. By PTSDJournal Staff Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a punishing psychological condition that most frequently diagnosed in combat ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: ACE study, law and Order, PTSD, richard belzer

What’s in Your Stress-Relief Toolkit?

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Here are some simple, science-backed solutions to try out.By Marisa M. Tomasic, Ph.D Coming up with a plan to best handle stress requires thought. Depending on the nature of the stressor or one’s previous coping style, the very idea of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: PTSD, stress, toolkit

Fine Art

November 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

A Marine Makes Ceramic Cups To Tell Stories of War By Christine Graf Ehren Tool (left) and Vietnam veteran Michael Aschenbrenner at a project in Oregon. Ehren Tool remembers the day he told his grandfather, a World War II Marine veteran, that ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: ceramics, cups, marine corps, PTSD, veterans

Amped Up

November 15, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Kirstie Ennis lost her leg in war, became friends with Prince Harry, and climbed to the top of the World. Think she’s done? You don’t know Kirstie Ennis.By David Cummings Kirstie Ennis lost her leg in war. That didn't stop her from reaching the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: kirstie ennis, marines, PTSD, walking with the wounded

10 Questions with…Michael Linnington

November 13, 2019 by Ellen Donker

CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project.By PTSDJournal Staff How many members do you have? Wounded Warrior Project serves more than 110,000 injured veterans and more than 26,000 family support members and caregivers. There are no fees for ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD, tbi, veterans, wounded warrier project

Walking Off War

November 11, 2019 by Ellen Donker

As we celebrate Veterans and Veterans Day, Sean Gobin is one Marine who deserves recognition for healing vets by getting them to walk in his footsteps. By PTSDJournal Staff Sean Gobin was ready for the next phase of his life, he just didn't ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts

Rescue Relief

November 8, 2019 by Ellen Donker

FEMA provides this veteran with a sense of purpose and an opportunity to serve.  By David Cummings Jeff Byard’s first day on the job at FEMA didn’t include meeting team members, decorating his office and taking congratulatory calls. ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts

Different Philosophy, Different Result

November 6, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Viet Cong veteran Tam Tien and American veteran John Attaway on the Mekong River; they both fought during the Vietnam War. Vietnamese veterans of the Vietnam War have not experienced the same level of PTSD as American soldiers. Could the country's ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts

Acting in Good Faith

November 4, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Sinise’s work for military causes have made him a citizen the armed service considers worthy of a salute. Gary Sinise is best known to most Americans for his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump. But to real soldiers ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts

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