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Trauma-focused PTSD treatments helps reduce anger. –APA Psychological Trauma Journal article
The brain is the most activated and strengthened when learning a new skill. -neuroscientist Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD
When we share our story with others who respond with empathy and understanding, shame cannot survive, it starts to diminish. -Calm app
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
Real growth is meant to be hard, in the meantime, acknowledge the mini-growths along the way. -yoga instructor
Sometimes, we can find the positive, a neutral, or reframe in a nightmare in order to lessen some of its power/impact. -Dr. P
APA Trauma Journal: 9/11 Veterans show post-traumatic growth when they seek social support, have gratitude, and/or have spiritual growth/engagements.
APA Trauma Journal: Self-compassion mitigates/reduces PTSD 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
Listen less to the “noise” that does not serve you, pay more attention to internal and external guidance that does benefit you. -Dr. Parysa