The American Psychological Association defines trauma as an emotional response to a terrible event like experiencing an accident, being the victim of a crime, or enduring a natural disaster. The variety of individual responses to trauma can make it challenging to define. In the face of these difficulties, it is essential to understand the meaning …
How to Get Back to Living Your Most Meaningful Life There is no doubt that the pandemic has taken a toll on all our lives. The isolation and lack of connection that have occurred because of the pandemic is staggering. Navigating how to spend time with family and friends has been a challenge for many …
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Movember is an annual event during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, including a focus on men’s mental health. As the “Movember” movement is in full swing for men this month, it felt only natural to place the spotlight on mental health for men, specifically within the context of Post-Traumatic …
By Melanie Brosnan, LCPC Create Your Vision. With the new year upon us and the desire to say goodbye to 2020 forever, it goes without saying that planning for 2021 will be a highly anticipated but cautiously approached task. Setting goals and planning for the new year can be accomplished many different ways including journaling, …
Overcoming Trauma Anyone who has experienced a trauma has had to learn how to live after the traumatic event. Some people struggle with this immensely and become frozen or paralyzed by the trauma. In wanting to learn more about how to safely help individuals who have survived a trauma, I came across a self-help book …
By Melanie Brosnan, LCPC Overcoming Trauma. Experiencing trauma is undoubtedly scary and life-changing. It can cause someone to have overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, guilt, and self-blame. The National Council for Behavioral Health reports more than two-thirds of Americans have experienced some type of trauma in their lives. Traumatic events can include: Physical abuse, …
