Tag Archives: resiliency

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  Trauma Triggers (part 2)

  Posted on March 22, 2017 by admin in PTSD Blog.

  In the months following treatment for PTSD, I had a series of trigger failures. I hadn’t yet figured out how to stop my triggers from sending me into a downward spiral. I was exhausted trying to figure it all out. It was at this point that I knew I had to make a choice: confront […]

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  5 Coping Strategies for Navigating PTSD and the Holidays 

  Posted on December 17, 2014 by admin in PTSD Blog.

  You know the feeling. Its that stone cold fear you have in your gut when you realize that family commitments and obligations have your back to the wall. The important people in your life rightfully expect you to be fully present when family and friends gather for the upcoming holidays. Thing is, you’re unprepared for the ‘heart […]

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  Preparing Your Child to Respond to and Benefit from Trauma, Part 2

  Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin in PTSD Blog.

  Psychologist Dr. Thomas Brunner talks about how to prepare children for trauma and build resiliency into their character. He believes five elements are crucial. In a previous blog post we talked about touch on the first two qualities: building self-esteem and insight and building a sense of hope. Dr. Brunner also emphasizes the importance of developing three […]

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  Preparing a Child to Respond to and Benefit from Trauma

  Posted on December 18, 2012 by admin in PTSD Blog.

  If the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary has reminded us of anything, it’s that trauma and tragedy are part of our world. Try as we might, we cannot always protect ourselves or those we love. My best friend and colleague Wanda grew up in challenging circumstances. Her parents were sent to prison when she was […]

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  Words of Post-Trauma Encouragement for Parents from LeVar Burton

  Posted on December 16, 2012 by admin in PTSD Blog.

  “Kids have an amazingly accurate radar for being aware of what’s going on around them, even when the adults in their lives are pretending like nothing is happening. And so my experience is that you really are best served by being age-appropriately candid with children, especially when it comes to dealing with their fears. These […]

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