Tag Archives: Therapy

‘Metal’ Health Monday – “Dreams”…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

It’s definitely been awhile since I’ve posted a ‘Metal’ Health Monday tune, listening to music that I can identify with has always been a highly effective coping strategy. There are so many great songs by artists out there with therapeutic … Continue reading →

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PTSD – A Growing Problem…

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Aside from leaving out one of the MOST destructive and dangerous aspects associated with combat related PTSD (the thought of suicide), this is still a pretty decent news story that highlights the growing problem of post traumatic stress within our … Continue reading →

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National PTSD Awareness Day and an Infographic…

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Today is National PTSD Awareness Day – established by the U.S. Senate last year to raise public awareness on post traumatic stress.  Over the past few days I’ve been working pretty hard on this blog to make it a lot … Continue reading →

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A Quick Lesson in “Trust”…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

While attending a PTSD convention, three psychiatrists take a walk. “People are always coming to us with their guilt and fears,” one says, “but we have no one to go to with our own problems.” “Since we’re all professionals,” another … Continue reading →

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PTSD Takes a Physical Toll…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

External Link: UCSF Study Finds PTSD Takes a Physical Toll. The latest research on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – an anxiety disorder common in Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans – shows that having PTSD has physical consequences as well, meaning … Continue reading →

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