When we look at the breakdown of what happens when somebody has posttraumatic stress, or a traumatic reaction that we sometimes refer to it as, there are a few things that are going on. As a result of having been exposed to some kind of trauma or stories about trauma, they begin to ha...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying and traumatic event. A good PTSD therapy can help you manage your thoughts and emotions. What you’ll learn after a PTSD therapy is the ability to concentrate on the good things in your life...
On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Women's Health examines the symptoms, causes and cures for PTSD
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S), CIMHP, EMDR Cynthia Catchings How to Cope with Relationship PTSD While relationship PTSD can make it difficult to form connections with others, there are ways to manage your symptoms and heal from the trauma. When it comes to how to deal...
Trauma triggers can re-traumatize us if we don’t deal with them.3Coping with trauma triggers comes down to dealing with the past trauma they are connected to. Once you resolve and heal from the underlying trauma, you’re also able to manage your triggers. ...
Avoid using too many "you" statements, as it can come off as accusatory and may trigger your team member's defense mechanisms. Instead, start statements with "I," "We," or, "Our," to explain how their behavior is impacting the rest of the team. 3. Identify the cause Now, identify...
No matter how much positive feedback you start with, your maladaptive perfectionists will likely focus only on the negative. To manage this tendency, ask how you can best give them feedback, and listen to what they have to say. Help them to handle criticism by emphasizing that feedback isn...
To prevent and manage your stress related to work, you must first recognize your stressors before taking efforts to avoid or reduce exposure to them when possible. It’s also important to be able to work through stress and anxiety that is unavoidable. Several techniques can help in these area...
PTSD isn't a sign of weakness. It's a normal response to traumatic events, like a hurricane in your community. With a combination of interventions and professional help, your friend can learn to manage his symptoms and regain control. ...
and alternative lifestyles to manage minority stress. She is also dedicated to contributing to her field professionally through speaking, training, supervision, and writing. She routinely speaks at conferences, provides training and workshops at organizations, supervises mental health trainees, and co-aut...