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Author Archives: L. Kessler
Soul Loss: Beyond Trauma and PTSD
Interesting article on soul loss as it relates to trauma and PTSD. “What sometimes happens in war may more accurately be called a moral injury — a deep soul wound that pierces a person’s identity, sense of morality and relationship … Continue reading
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Brainspotting for Trauma and PTSD
I interview Lisa Schwarz about Brainspotting, Trauma, and PTSD treatment. During a training in Brainspotting, I had a chance to interview the instructor Lisa Schwarz about what Brainspotting is, why it is important, and how to get more information about … Continue reading
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Secondary Trauma and PTSD from 9/11
Studies detail Secondary Trauma and PTSD in those who witnessed 9/11. In an article from the Los Angeles Times, Melissa Healy writes about the Trauma and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) in those who were not directly involved in the violence … Continue reading
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Obama: Ending Stigma on PTSD
Obama addresses the stigma in the military towards Trauma and PTSD. This one minute video contains a segment of his speech to the American Foreign Legion in Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 29, 2011. (Sorry, but the clip contains a 30 … Continue reading
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Freezing in Trauma and PTSD
The Freeze Response is one of the hallmarks of trauma and PTSD. This response evolved as a means of survival in a predatory world. The following video demonstrates the survival benefits of the freeze response in nature. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnJeCtwsP4&feature=player_embedded In a … Continue reading
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Tagged effects of trauma, fatigue, PTSD, somatic experiencing, trauma, trauma healing
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Trauma and PTSD Explained in the Congo
Twig Wheeler attempts to tell a group of 200 in the Congo what Trauma and PTSD is. The link below will take you to his short account of what happened as he threw out all the metaphors used … Continue reading
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Difference between Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD
Trauma, Acute Stress Disorder, and PTSD We all have stress in our lives. After a stressful event, we usually feel upset for a couple days or weeks but then go on with our lives with nothing more than a grimace … Continue reading
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No PTSD? OtherTypes of Traumas
Besides PTSD, there are other types of Trauma. Most people don’t believe they have trauma and therefore don’t seek help for it no matter how much damage it exacts on them and their families. But trauma isn’t necessarily systemic like … Continue reading
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Trauma Linked to ADHD
Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic Experiencing®, talks about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and Trauma in this 5-minute video. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has become a very popular subject in the media over the last decade with more … Continue reading
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Trauma Work with Children of Japan Tsunami
This moving video shows how effective Somatic Experiencing is in working with children of the Japan tsunami. It also talks about how Somatic Experiencing works and why when dealing with Trauma and PTSD. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v98TQ3xF5fU&feature=player_embedded Please share this important message with … Continue reading
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