Experiencing the death of a loved one is often the biggest challenge a person faces. Grieving can feel overwhelming and consume every facet of your life. It is during this time that you need the comfort of others the most, and yet social connections often feel strained as your relationships and social network seem to be flipped upside-down. Here ... Continue Reading
4 Ways to Relax and Improve Your Sleep
4 Things to Try When Your Mind Keeps You Up at Night Whether you have a tendency to lay in bed awake at night worrying about what will happen tomorrow or there are nights where you wake up covered in sweat shaking from a nightmare, it is all too common to have difficulty sleeping. Relaxing the mind and body to prepare yourself for bed may help you ... Continue Reading
What is PTSD?
What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that typically occurs after individuals have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault. In the past, PTSD went by different names. During and right after ... Continue Reading
How do I Choose a Therapist?
How do I Choose a Therapist? Who can help me with my anxiety and panic attacks? Which person on this long list of counselors will be able to make a connection with my teenage son? Who will understand how difficult it is to live with nightmares about the rape I experienced? These might be some of the thoughts that are running through your mind ... Continue Reading
How to Begin Healing After Personal Trauma
No one is ever prepared for a tragedy. In fact, most of us go through our lives believing that tragedies happen to other people.When people do experience a distressing or life-threatening event, such as a car accident, natural disaster, or terrorist attack, they often develop extreme anxiety or PTSD. Many develop ongoing problems with their ... Continue Reading
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