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The Long-Term Mental Health Effects of Coronavirus

April 20, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Image by Hatice EROL from Pixabay The Long-Term Mental Health Effects of Coronavirus . . . Boston Marathon Survivor Helps COVID-19 Patients . . . How to Heal When You Don’t Have Access to Your Healers . . . Trauma and Coronavirus . . . Post ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Boston Marathon, Coronavirus, covid-19, Healing, Long-term effects, mental health, PTSD, Quarantine, Trauma

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The Silent Curse To Watch

April 3, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Image by Hilary Clark from Pixabay As the world confronts the coronavirus pandemic, similar to PTSD, we need to be mindful of the lasting impact of an invisible ailment.By David Cummings Residents in American cities are struggling with ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: Coronavirus, covid-19, mental health, Pandemic, PTSD, Trauma

Six Degrees of Separation

April 2, 2020 by Ellen Donker

The impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has no boundaries. Millions of Americans are suffering from it and know it. Millions more are dealing with it and don’t know they have it. By David Chmiel More than 8 million Americans struggle to ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD, stress, Trauma, veterans

Family Tree

March 18, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Trauma can transfer through generations.By Helen T. Verongos Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can stem from experiences far less dramatic than the nearby blast of an I.E.D. or a land mine. Trauma-inducing events can be the simple separation of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: book, Family, Generations, PTSD, Trauma

Surviving & Thriving

March 16, 2020 by Ellen Donker

A witness to a mass murder uses her own pain to heal others.By David Cummings Lisa Hamp's email signature says a lot about her current state of being. There's her full name, Lisa Hamp, then her story: School Shooting Survivor, Trauma Recovery ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: counseling, Healing, mass murder, PTSD, thriving, Trauma

Recovery Ranch

March 2, 2020 by Ellen Donker

At this ranch treatment facility, the staff has found that nature may be the best medicine around. By Tim Smith Recovery Ranch is a working horse and cattle ranch set on 20,000 wooded acres outside Nashville, Tennessee. There are no big city ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: complex trauma, PTSD, recovery rance, Trauma, veterans

Secondhand Trauma

March 2, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Similar to cancer and cigarettes, you don’t have to have PTSD to be affected by it. By Brandon Lilly Parents who have PTSD may not be the only ones in the family in need. Research by Jennifer Price of Georgetown College in Kentucky shows ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Trauma Today Tagged With: children, couseling, families, PTSD, Trauma

Gaming Support

February 26, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Image by Tobias Kozlowski from Pixabay Tetris found to reduce flashbacks as a result of traumaBy Brandon Lilly Remember Tetris? The first-generation video puzzle game featuring interlocking shapes that was a favorite time-wasting mechanism ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: drug-free treatment, flashbacks, PTSD, tetris, Trauma

3 Ways to Deal with Rejection

February 21, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Helpful strategies for avoiding despair.By Trish Russell No matter what form it comes in, rejection carries side effects that can throw off our daily routine and derail any progress we have made in our healing journey. Rejection can take away ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: mental health, PTSD, rejection, relationships, tips, Trauma

Turning Trauma into Support

February 19, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Mike and Jackie Moore are co-founders of the center. Jackie is a TBI survivor and Mike has been her caregiver since June 2011. A car accident left Jackie Moore traumatized and unable to function. Now she’s helping others overcome their fears.By ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD, support, survivor, tbi, Trauma, traumatic brain injury

Horsing Around

February 17, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Columbia University Researchers Documented the Possibility that Therapy Sessions with Horses Can Treat Symptoms of PTSD By Craig Winston A somewhat daring experiment at the Bergen County Equestrian Center in Leonia, N.J. had mental health ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: bergen county equestrian center, Columbia University Medical Center, equestrian, equine assisted therapy, horses, PTSD, Trauma, veteran

7 Quick Tips to Support PTSD

February 14, 2020 by Ellen Donker

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 experience to varying degrees, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia, hypervigilance, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: Family, PTSD, support, symptoms, tips, Trauma

The Trauma of Being a Woman in the Age of Trump

February 13, 2020 by Ellen Donker

The Trauma of Being a Woman in the Age of Trump . . . Warship Accidents Left Sailors Traumatized. The Navy Struggled to Treat Them . . . It’s Not Just You: Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancies Can Cause Long-Term PTSD . . . Remarkable Women: Mia ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: cannabis, combat, gun violence, miscarriage, navy, nfl, parkland, plants, Pregnancy, PTSD, sailors, Trauma, trump, Women, Wounded Warriors

House Passes Bill to Allow VA to Fund Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD

February 11, 2020 by Ellen Donker

House Passes Bill to Allow VA to Fund Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD . . . Mayor Young Signs Bill Named After Elijah Cummings to Make Baltimore a ‘Trauma-Responsive City’ . . . Can Trauma Be Passed Down Through Generations? . . . Wounded ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, Baltimore, clock radios, combat, Elijah Cummings, first responders, Generations, Healing, hiking, mental health, PTSD, relationships, service dogs, Trauma, veterans, workshop, Wounded Warriors

Cynthia Germanotta, Lady Gaga's mother

Lady Gaga’s Mom on Singer’s Depression, Bullying in School, Raising a Star

January 30, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Lady Gaga's Mom on Singer's Depression, Bullying in School, Raising a Star . . . Woman opens up about PTSD struggle after being caught in shooting chaos during Raptors victory parade . . . Researchers Reveal How Body Stores Trauma (And How to Get Rid ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: bullying, cbd oil, cynthia germanotta, first responders, lada gaga, mental health awareness, mickey and the Bear, PTSD, tbi, Trauma, traumatic brain injury

Trauma in Urban Neighborhoods

January 29, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Image by Diego Fabian Parra Pabon from Pixabay Mindfulness training can deter what the author calls Urban Traumatic Stress DisorderBy Dr. Dale G. Caldwell The Detroit police officer cautiously approached the driver’s side door of the car he ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: Cities, mindfulness, police, PTSD, Trauma, urban communities

Early Intervention

January 27, 2020 by Ellen Donker

When trauma strikes, immediate attention may be the best cure.By Michelle Yakobson Image by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay When we talk about treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, dialogue usually focuses on time. In most settings and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Early intervention, intervention, PTSD, timing, Trauma

The Write Time

January 24, 2020 by Ellen Donker

A young author overcame his trauma through a love of writing.By Khali Raymond As a child, I would not start talking until I was four years old. But I was staring at newspapers and books like I was reading them when I was two. Growing up, I was ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: asperger's, author, bullying, PTSD, Trauma, writing

Does Trauma Foretell PTSD?

December 16, 2019 by Ellen Donker

When it comes to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, most agree that the higher the “dose” of trauma, the greater the likelihood of getting PTSD. By Christine Cissy White There is no disputing the relationship between trauma and PTSD. But the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD, Trauma, veterans

Mindfulness Is Meditation for Trauma and PTSD

December 16, 2019 by Ellen Donker

What is it, and does it help?By Sharon Picone If you have PTSD, you know firsthand that it consumes you. It affects your mind, your eating habits, and your sleep. Anxiety and depression set in. It is hard to cope with everyday activities. ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Healing, meditation, PTSD, Trauma

How Trauma Leads to Drama in the Classroom

December 16, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Quality instruction begins with teachers connecting with students. What happens before the bell rings can be just as important.By Dr. Dale G. Caldwell The tiny first-grader climbed up the arm of the teacher and started choking her with all of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: PTSD, Students, Teachers, Trauma

Welcome to the Era of Climate Change-Induced PTSD

December 16, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Welcome to the Era of Climate Change-Induced PTSD . . . The Terror Queue: These moderators help keep Google and YouTube free of violent extremism — and now some of them have PTSD . . . What to Do About PTSD in Children . . . Jason Aldean opens up ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: children, Climate Change, Early development of PTSD, Jason Aldean, PTSD, service dogs, Teachers, Trauma, treatment, veterans, YouTube

Why Facebook Moderators are Suing the Company for Trauma

December 9, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Why Facebook moderators are suing the company for trauma . . . A new therapy, using PTSD hypnosis, saved his life . . . How being a phone sex operator helped this woman heal from sexual trauma . . . Women — If you’re struggling dealing with a trauma, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Facebook, homelessness, Pearl Harbor shooting, PTSD, ptsd hypnosis, Trauma

Infertility And Trauma

December 4, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Infertility And Trauma . . . Women And Trauma Equal PTSD . . . PTSD Treatment That Helps Domestic Violence Survivors . . . Post Office Reveals Healing PTSD Stamp To Raise Funds . . . Florida State Senator Discusses Her Lasting Trauma From Car ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: domestic violence, infertility, PTSD, soldiers, tbi, therapy dolls, Trauma, 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

App Aims to Eradicate Veteran Suicide

August 15, 2017 by admin

A new app will connect veterans with other veterans to talk through trauma, Mashable reports. Many veterans experience trauma in combat, which can lead to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, health, help, mental health, military, prevention, PTSD, recovery, resources, servicemen, suicide, therapy, Trauma, treatment, veterans

Shelter Dogs Trained to Help Vets with PTSD

Shelter Dogs Trained to Help Vets with PTSD

May 9, 2016 by admin

Rescue dogs are being trained to help veterans cope with struggles such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, anxiety, and depression, a Yahoo News article reports. Animal trainer Clarissa Black decided to train shelter ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: animals, dogs, military, PTSD, recovery, servicemen, therapy, Trauma, treatment, veterans

Veterans Work with Horses to Treat PTSD

Veterans Work with Horses to Treat PTSD

May 3, 2016 by admin

13 News Now reports that a program partnering combat veterans with horses is helping treat their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. “Equine Therapy” is a program based in Hampton, Virginia that works with veterans battling PTSD. Up to ... | Read More

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: PTSD, recovery, research, therapy, Trauma, treatment

Study to Explore Medical Marijuana as PTSD Treatment

Study to Explore Medical Marijuana as PTSD Treatment

May 3, 2016 by admin

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently approved a study on the the use of medical marijuana as treatment for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a WTSP article reports. This study involves a clinical trial requiring ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: marajuana, PTSD, research, therapy, Trauma, treatment

MIT Study Finds Possible PTSD Prevention

MIT Study Finds Possible PTSD Prevention

May 3, 2016 by admin

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they may have found a way to prevent the formation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a Seeker article reports. This could be achieved by regulating a hormone called ghrelin, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: military, prevention, PTSD, research, therapy, Trauma, treatment

10 Tips to Understand Veterans with PTSD

10 Tips to Understand Veterans with PTSD

May 3, 2016 by admin

A blog post from More Ramblings of A Marine Wife provides ten tips on how to better understand veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The author offers tips on what to do, how to act, and how to help when you know someone suffering ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: military, PTSD, servicemen, tips, Trauma, veterans

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Prince Harry Reveals He Suffers Combat Flashbacks

April 27, 2016 by admin

He projects a happy-go-lucky image. But now Prince Harry has spoken about the traumatic images of his time in combat that haunt his memory. Prince Harry has revealed that he suffers from graphic flashbacks from his days serving on the front ... | Read More

Filed Under: All Tagged With: combat, flashbacks, military, PTSD, servicemen, Trauma, veterans

Surviving Early Childhood Trauma

Surviving Early Childhood Trauma

April 25, 2016 by admin

A Social Worker Helper article reports that children who are in an abusive environment develop survival behaviors that make it difficult for them to move past the trauma they experienced. Humans adapt in order to survive. We respond to situations ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: abusive environment, anxiety, childhood trauma, help, psychological damage, Trauma

The Psychological Damage of Slaughterhouse Work

The Psychological Damage of Slaughterhouse Work

April 25, 2016 by admin

A Texas Observer article reports that slaughterhouse workers face a variety of negative emotional and psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thousands of workers are employed within the roughly 1,100 federally ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, psychological damage, PTSD, therapy, Trauma

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Siri Updated to Understand Questions About Sexual Assault

April 8, 2016 by admin

An ABC News article reports that Apple recently updated its smartphone digital assistant, Siri, to understand and better respond to questions about sexual assault. This update is in response to a March 14 study by JAMA Internal Medicine discussing ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Abuse, assault, PTSD, sexual assault, Trauma, violence

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Mindfulness Therapy May Help Treat Veterans with PTSD

April 8, 2016 by admin

Mindfulness therapy, which helps patients focus on being in the present, may be an effective treatment course for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reports an article on Medical Daily. Researchers from the University of Michigan ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: mindfulness, PTSD, therapy, Trauma, treatment

Domestic Violence

If You’re A Domestic Violence Survivor With Unexplained Symptoms, Read This

March 15, 2016 by admin

It’s fairly well known that traumatic brain injury -- a complex injury caused by a jolt or blow to the head -- disproportionately affects athletes and soldiers. But what about the 1 in 4 women in the U.S. who are estimated to be survivors of domestic ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, Trauma

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