Helping a friend in an abusive relationship

Melanie had it all, great friends and family, worked from home, lived in a nice neighborhood; all of her friends secretly wanted her life.  But Melanie had a big secret of her own she hoped no one would ever find out about.  When Melanie and her boyfriend would fight her … Read More

Coping with Trauma

In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma.   Coping with Traumatic Stress There are things you can do to help yourself if you have suffered traumatic stress as a result of … Read More

PTSD

In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma.   What is PTSD? PTSD stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This is similar to a stress reaction and, in fact, many people who … Read More

Traumatic Stress

In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma.   What is a Traumatic Stress Reaction? People who experience or witness horrible events such as school shootings, combat, rape, torture, natural disasters, accidents … Read More

Trauma – General Information

Disasters are often unexpected, sudden, and overwhelming. In some cases, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there is nonetheless a serious emotional toll. It is common for people who have experienced traumatic situations to have very strong emotional reactions. Understanding normal responses to these abnormal events … Read More