by admin | Dec 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
We have all heard the phrase, “Everything in moderation.” How can we apply such a phrase to the holidays? First of all, if you are a survivor of trauma and struggle with addiction, this time of year may be particularly difficult for you, especially if you have not...
by admin | Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Last week I spoke about the ups and downs of the holidays. Today I would like to touch on the subject of joy. Many believe that happiness and joy are the same thing, yet they actually are quite different. Happiness is more of a temporary feeling based on your...
by admin | Dec 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Getting through the holidays can be extremely difficult for a person with PTSD, even a child who is in recovery. Christmas is traditionally a happy time for children, but for a traumatized child it can be stressful. Why? During the holidays we are expected to...
by admin | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
There is great value in mentorship for at risk children. My husband is involved in a program started by a church where he goes into a school once a week and mentors a young boy. Not only does this help the child, but it also brings joy and satisfaction to my husband....
by admin | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
So far, we have discussed some of the benefits of routine coping techniques such as a sleep schedule, exercise routine, and eating. But today we will take a look at the benefits of following a routine everyday for the sake of stability and sanity. Establishing a daily...
by admin | Nov 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
There is a lot of information out there about dissociation. However, there is not a lot regarding dissociation in children. The psychological definition of dissociation is the disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and...
