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
VA PTSD webinar applies to all traumas > Clients who dissociate and have somatic symptoms feel that they are “broken,” however, their symptoms are an
Listen less to the “noise” that does not serve you, pay more attention to internal and external guidance that does benefit you. -Dr. Parysa
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
Per APA & National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Clients should be stabilized in their emotional regulation and safety before fully processing their trauma. Such
Factors reducing mental productivity > too many emails, too much info to absorb, massive demands from others, too long a to-do list, constant interruptions, no
VA PTSD Program webinar: Identify Passive Avoidance vs Active Avoidance of trauma. Client also stays trapped when they criticize themselves of their trauma.
VA PTSD program webinar: Content of nightmares can have an awakening effect, be more intense, and more vivid vs a bad dream is more stress/anxiety
There are red LED light pens for night time journaling, especially for those with difficulty sleeping and/or nightmares. -Anonymous
What are you motivated to do for others, but hesitate in doing for yourself because you don’t think you’re worth the time, money, or energy?