I love a first appointment with a new client. I want to know everything all at once, but that’s not possible. There’s been a lot of living that has gone on long before anyone decides to come into my office. I’m settling in for the long haul. I want to be there...
Thinking I would be reassuring to veterans, I started telling them about this sign over my dryer several years ago. I am so aware of the stigma about the crazy vet or the angry vet. According to a recent survey by Cohen Veteran’s Network, the general public believes...
Trigger warning. Thinking about or talking about the day or event that haunts you increases anxiety, agitation, fears, depression, and other difficult thoughts and feelings you have about what happened. Doing these exercises will mostly likely have that same effect....
The odds of hitting your target go up dramatically when you aim at it. -Mal Pancoast What does it actually mean to recover from PTSD? It means having peace in your heart and mind, where now there is some measure of pressured thinking and turmoil. It means noticing the...
Trigger warning: If you have been thinking about ending your life, or just disappearing for a while, this blog may help you identify your risk level for attempting suicide. It may also increase the intensity of those thoughts and feelings. Start talking to a trusted...
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