Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the citizens there are experiencing the devastating consequences of living in a war zone – the constant threat of shelling, shooting and losing loved ones, […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful to both children and adults. There are fears and anxiety about the new disease and the effect can be intense and possibly lead to
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Post-traumatic stress disorder ruins lives. The sound of a firecracker plunges a patient into a war-zone firefight. A hug is a replay of sexual abuse. A movie scene evokes all
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Even if you’ve never been diagnosed with depression or anxiety, life can still overwhelm you. When you watch the news, see the everyday effects of the pandemic, and live in
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When someone is gaslighting you, they want you to believe a different reality. It’s not easy to detect gaslighting, especially if you are in a close relationship with the gaslighter.
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Narcissistic abuse is a level of emotional trauma that can cut deeper into your self-esteem than any other form of abuse you might experience. It can make it difficult for
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For those of us who work closely in a therapeutic relationship with people who have experienced trauma or other painful life events, compassion fatigue sometimes feels like an inherent occupational
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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the anxiety and fear of people around the globe. We fear for our health and the well-being of the most vulnerable members of our society.
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The media’s core message on the coronavirus is that even if we behave, coronavirus will change life as we know it for years to come: massive job loss, disease, and
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Dissociation and Trauma Pathological dissociation is a common obstacle faced by victims of trauma. In addition to getting in the way of day-to-day life, it may hamper their attempts to
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When we think of the holidays, many of us consider terms like “Christmas cheer” or “the holiday spirit.” But the truth is that for many people, the holidays serve
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Having an anxiety disorder is no joke. Panic attacks can make the victim feel like there’s something seriously wrong with their body. Racing heart, shortness of breath, and shaking can
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Resilience means being able to adapt to life’s misfortunes and setbacks. Test your resilience level and get tips to build your own resilience. When something goes wrong, do you tend
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