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Emergency Personnel: Trauma and PTSD
Just seeing Horror and Gore Causes Trauma Seeing horrific scenes and gore is a category of trauma that affects so many first responders such as EMT’s, policemen, and firefighters, many of whom suffer from trauma and PTSD. (They’ll probably deny … Continue reading
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Shooter in Seal Beach had Untreated Trauma and PTSD
The consequences of untreated trauma and PTSD can be horrific. On Feb. 20, 2007, Scott Dekraai saw his shipmate Piper Cameron killed. She was pulling in a 2-inch thick tow line to another tugboat, when it suddenly snapped taut and … Continue reading
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School Shootings: The Traumas of Bullying
The traumas of the bully and their victims both need to be addressed. In an article in the Sun Sentinel, Tony Plakas notes a 2003 study published in the American Behavioral Scientist, in which researchers observed a common theme among … Continue reading
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Brilliant Info on Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD
Blogs and Books on Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD from Patience Mason I came across this very impressive site by Patience Mason on Trauma and PTSD. She writes interesting blogs, coming from her experiences as the wife of a Vietnam Vet … Continue reading
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Self-Soothing Touch for Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD
Self-soothing touch is a way we can relieve anxiety and lessen the effects of Trauma and PTSD. Just as a mother’s touch calms an upset baby, so self-touch can sooth minor emotional upsets and anxious feelings that arise from the … Continue reading
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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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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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