When I was five years old I received a black and yellow Tonka bulldozer as a Christmas gift. On my hands and knees, I pushed that thing everywhere pretending to be a one man road crew! One day I noticed an actual work crew in our neighborhood installing a new sidewalk. Eager to get in on the a…Read More
After months of changes in typical procedures, we are all beginning to acclimate to changes and cancellations. This lighter post serves to remind us that everything is not cancelled. Sometimes we just need to change our lens to look for the things we can appreciate this summer. So what isn’t can…Read More
Pass the Potato Salad, but Hold the Opinions This weekend people will gather, in state-approved group numbers, to celebrate our nation’s Independence. Some community events may still happen as usual while others may be cancelled this year. But one celebration likely to happen regardless is the…Read More
Soul. What is it? Though we see it in Facebook memes, sing songs about it, and know we have one, what exactly is it? Merriam-Webster gives this as the first definition of “soul”: the immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life In a word, it’s the part of y…Read More
Cave Considerations Across the last few blog posts we have addressed the pandemic caused by coronavirus and the impact COVID-19 has had on our society and the global community. We discussed ways you could choose to respond and ways you can take care of your physical body during this time. Today, gue…Read More
“How are you doing?” Have you asked that question to family or friends lately via phone, text or Zoom? Several weeks into a “stay-at-home” or “shelter-in-place” situation have you asked that question of yourself? How are you doing? In the previous post we discussed ways in which you can …Read More
How are you choosing to respond to COVID-19? What a difference a week makes! This time last week people were still gathering in restaurants and public spaces. This week we have all learned the impact of our new vocabulary: work-from-home, shelter-in-place, social distancing and homeschooling. Most o…Read More
The brain is a very complex organ that even scientists and medical professionals don’t fully understand. So it’s reasonable that there are misunderstandings when it comes to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Even people who are struggling with symptoms have a hard time understanding what …Read More
The holidays can be challenging under normal circumstances, but when adding a mental illness like PTSD to the mix, the time between early November and the beginning of a new year can feel like hell. Depending on the trauma that was experienced, there can be a wide range of triggers that can cause fl…Read More
The brain is an organ that scientists and medical professionals are still studying and still have much to learn. Because PTSD is a disorder that involves various sections in the brain, treatment isn’t always as easy as taking medication to reduce or eliminate symptoms. That’s why it’s so impor…Read More
Even though we often associate trauma and PTSD with soldiers who have encountered war, nearly anyone can experience a traumatic event that can have lasting effects. From auto accidents, to abuse, rape, the loss of a job, the sudden loss of a loved one, and many other situations or events can cause t…Read More
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness or are going through a tough time, chances are that you’re going through therapy or it’s been suggested that you go to therapy. That’s great! As you can imagine, we’re big proponents of going to therapy. In today’s blog we’re going to talk…Read More