The Many Faces of PTSD — Part III

SEEKING HELP FOR PTSD  Treatment for PTSD can help symptoms from getting worse, especially if help is sought soon after the event. But regardless of how long ago the traumatic event occurred, the following therapy options can help sufferers move forward, away from the...

The Many Faces of PTSD – Part II

Clients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experience symptoms in a myriad of individualized ways. But some  similarities in their symptoms are shared by all survivors. SYMPTOMS OF PTSD   After the traumatic event, survivors report the following...

The Many Faces of PTSD – Part I

“PTSD is a whole body tragedy, an integral human event of enormous proportions with massive repercussions.” Susan Pease Banitt    June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. Most people are familiar with PTSD as a syndrome often...

The Four Pillars of Emotional Fitness

  Movement is essential to keep our bodies in good working order. We walk on the treadmill, lift weights or practice yoga to improve our physical health and increase our lifespan. The characteristics that determine peak physical health can also be applied to our...