PTSD Awareness: Community Events and Workshops
PTSD is a distressing condition that causes disruptive changes to a person’s mental and physical well-being. Although there is no cure for PTSD, there are effective ways to treat it….
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During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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PTSD is a distressing condition that causes disruptive changes to a person’s mental and physical well-being. Although there is no cure for PTSD, there are effective ways to treat it….
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There are numerous stigmas and misconceptions surrounding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This National PTSD Awareness Month, we want to dispel those myths by raising awareness about PTSD and encouraging those…
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Trauma survivors may continue to feel on edge or anxious for some time after experiencing the trauma. Any detail that reminds them of their trauma can cause them to go…
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“What is the importance of trauma-informed care in the workplace?” is a question you may be asking when it comes to helping those in your workplace who are dealing with…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that some people experience after witnessing a distressing event. They may experience symptomatic relief with time, but others may require treatment…
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PTSD is a condition that can improve with PTSD treatment. However, coping strategies can help navigate rocky moments when symptoms arise unexpectedly. Below are seven coping strategies to carry you…
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After witnessing a traumatic experience, some people have difficulty going back to life as usual. They might feel anxious and have trouble confiding in someone about how they feel. This…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that causes troubling symptoms like nightmares, anxiety, and agitation. Since everyone processes trauma differently, the symptoms of PTSD impact each person…
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Approximately seven to eight percent of the population will struggle with PTSD at some point in their lives1, so this is not a rare condition. However, not everyone…
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