Are You Having a Tough Time Surviving Survival?
Michelle Rosenthal knows what traumatic events do to a person’s life, as she has been lucky enough to survive some very stressful personal experiences herself. As she continues to help others deal with the aftermath of their own… Read More
How Families Are Affected by PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder affects the entire family, not just the person who experienced the event. Veteran’s Day has just passed, and the holidays are upon us. These are times when families come together and, often, are forced to deal… Read More
Introducing the Communal Response to Trauma (CRT) Index
Laura K. Kerr, Ph.D., has come up with the Communal Response to Trauma Index. In the tradition of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Index or the nation of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness (GNH) Index or the American Human… Read More
Ten Tips for Understanding Someone With PTSD
The very nature of post traumatic stress disorder makes it difficult for the sufferer to communicate with others. It becomes necessary to learn about the effects of trauma and how to get help for our loved ones in… Read More
Are You In Contact With The Amazing You?
For those suffering from PTSD, it is possible to reconnect with the amazing self you may feel disconnected from at the moment. Einstein, as pointed out in this blog, said that imagination is more important than knowledge in… Read More
How I Succeed Despite PTSD
An interview with Dr. Leonardo Antony Nodo, the author of Intrusive Memory, reveals how he deals with PTSD from being a victim of childhood, Munchausen-by-Proxy abuse. He credits writing Intrusive Memory, during his years in medical school, as… Read More
Are You Anxious During Job Interviews? 3 Steps to Take Before the Interview
Manuel (not his real name) did not know if he could keep trying any longer. For six months he had been going through one job interview after another. He had read enough to know how to present himself,… Read More
Why Do You Go Emotionally Numb When Others Talk To You?
Ann, not her real name, knew she had done it again. One minute she was arguing with her partner and the next she felt emotionally numb. This infuriated then depressed her partner. Nothing she did seemed to help… Read More
What Is Behind Your Anxiety Attack?
Out of the blue, it happened. Julie’s (not her real name) heart pounded; she sweated profusely and could not catch her breath. Just as with the previous anxiety attacks, her fear became so intense she thought she was… Read More
7 Thoughts That Prevent You From Seeking Help After a Traumatic Event (And Why You May Want to Rethink Them)
Brian (not his real name) closed the door of the aircraft and guided the passenger boarding bridge back toward the airport. Although he had been working at the airport for five years, he had no warning of what… Read More
