Members of the military are trained to kill. Violence becomes second nature even though it goes against human nature. We are desensitized to violence by chanting, “Kill, kill, kill,” during every drill, meal and exercise. If someone you know is having flashbacks, nightmares or is extremely ...
“Delphi is just the tonic we needed.Someone who knows their subject thoroughly but who is as down to earth as can be.She feels like one of us. Delphi doesn’t bring a lecture.She brings an intimate experience full of respect and understanding.She gives space for all to contribute and d...
“This book is a great companion for anyone who is currently in the trenches struggling with mental health issues of their own or someone who is looking to learn from a lived experience perspective! John has a way of writing that is clear, concise, and relatable and offers great resources ...
“stuckness” including relationship issues, addictions, and issues faced by adolescents. I primarily work with individuals and couples, but also work with a family when needed. I am often described as energetic, with a great sense of humor. If you need someone to help motivate and encourage ...
To quote journalist, Laura Sinberg: “Although job-related skills and experience rank high in importance in whether or not you land the position, during the initial hiring process they have less power than most of us think. That’s because the first thing we notice about someone is their ap...
There is another thing on Gibson’s mind now — a comment that Donald Trump made back in October, implying that those suffering from PTSD weren’t strong. It’s a thought that, at one point or another, has haunted every veteran I speak with. Even for someone like Gibson, a self-taught...
Someone has separation anxiety disorder when they experience high levels of distress when separated from a caregiver. People with illness anxiety disorder have excessive worry about becoming ill or severely ill. OCD is a disorder in which a person has uncontrollable recurring thoughts [obsessions]...
You can’t your family, unless you help yourself sometimes, too. It’s okay to be in first place sometimes. It’s okay to get your hair done. It’s okay to get some exercise. It’s okay to leave your kids with someone else while you take some time for yourself. You have raised ...
As children, we are taught to beware of strangers. But more than 70 percent of the time, abusers are immediate family members or someone close to the family. Victims can be left wrestling with a variety of emotional harms, including conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) an...
If you think of someone with a mental health disorder, you would probably get a picture of an individual that has one of these traits: Heartbroken Suicidal Depressed Jittery Unhinged Lacking Sleep Angry While it may not always show on the outside, what goes on in their minds is like a la...