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Resource Center
Staying Calm
One commonality of survivors of extreme circumstances is that they stayed calm in order to preserve oxygen and energy so they can focus on situational-awareness
Growth
Real growth is meant to be hard, in the meantime, acknowledge the mini-growths along the way. -yoga instructor
Exercise & Cognitive Functioning
American Psychological Association > Exercise is correlated with an immediate improvement in cognitive functioning, even in the case of one off workouts.
Nightmares
Sometimes, we can find the positive, a neutral, or reframe in a nightmare in order to lessen some of its power/impact. -Dr. P
9/11 Veterans & Post-Traumatic Growth
APA Trauma Journal: 9/11 Veterans show post-traumatic growth when they seek social support, have gratitude, and/or have spiritual growth/engagements.
Self-Compassion & PTSD
APA Trauma Journal: Self-compassion mitigates/reduces PTSD symptoms.
PTSD & Dissociation & Somatic Symptoms
VA PTSD webinar applies to all traumas > Clients who dissociate and have somatic symptoms feel that they are “broken,” however, their symptoms are an
What Serves You
Listen less to the “noise” that does not serve you, pay more attention to internal and external guidance that does benefit you. -Dr. Parysa
Spring Season
We can learn from nature during the Spring Season… it is an opportunity for new light, new hope, new changes, and re-birth. -Dr. Parysa