APA > PTSD & Chronic Pain
Per APA trauma division on existential distress for those with trauma and chronic pain. General population 20% have chronic pain. Those with chronic pain, have
Safety & Nightmares
Establishing safety by calming one’s nervous system by slowing down one’s breathing, helps to address a nightmare, rather than avoid the vulnerable feelings. Addressing the
APA trauma division
Per APA trauma division: Multiple contributing factors, such as medical, contribute to impaired sleep. Those exposed to trauma, have higher levels of impaired sleep (1.38x).
Let Go Of What Does Not Serve You
Fall season…this natural season is a reminder that it can be a time for change, and to let go of what no longer serves us.
Mindfulness Coach app by the VA
“Mindfulness Coach” app by the VA for everyone to use. The “seated practice” section can be set up from 1 min to 60 min. The
APA & AI
American Psychological Association: AI should only be used for facts, resources, and information. And not to use AI for opinions, due to making some relationships
PTSD & Anger
PTSD-related anger could be avoidance of a more vulnerable emotion. -VA PTSD Program
Self-Care
During self-care time or rest time, make sure you are fully engaged in that downtime in order to have the full benefits. -Jay Shetty
Brain Rest
Finding even 5 minutes of brain rest for our brain, helps us with problem-solving and stress. How can you find that 5 minutes and what