Vicarious Trauma and the Trump Assassination attempt
Crisis, Trauma, and PTSDIn today's world, we are constantly bombarded with news, some of it extremely distressing. The attempted assassination of former President Trump is a current example that is impacting many people. Even if you weren’t directly involved, you…
7 Reasons to Avoid Doomscrolling
Anxiety, Crisis, Trauma, and PTSD, Depression, Stress ManagementIn today's digital age, many of us find ourselves endlessly "doomscrolling" through negative news feeds and social media timelines. This habit involves continuously consuming negative news, leading to increased stress and anxiety. While staying…
Talking to kids about tragedy
Crisis, Trauma, and PTSD, Family and ParentingAs a parent, you may feel the need to protect your children from the darkness in the world. It's wise to limit their exposure, especially to scary-sounding news stories on TV, radio, or computers. However, it's important to be the one to help…
Types of Traumatic Stress
Crisis, Trauma, and PTSDIn case you haven't read my other posts on Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), let me clarify that going through trauma doesn't mean that someone has a "disorder" such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Rather, PTS is simply a set of symptoms…
Bullying
Family and Parenting, Crisis, Trauma, and PTSD
Throughout our lives, bullying can manifest in various forms, and addressing this issue is crucial for our emotional well-being. In this article, we will guide you on how to recognize and deal with bullying, whether it's happening to your…