This is so true. It does not matter how much we know and prepare for some expected event, there are often elements for which we are not prepared. In my experience, these elements are often emotional. Then I often hear people minimizing these feelings or reactions and showering themselves with … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Day 2019
Today we honor those who have served our country in the military. Unfortunately, their sacrifices often continue when they return from active duty. The mental health stats speak volumes. We need to do better in serving our veterans and active military. We need to normalize getting mental … [Read more...]
Trauma Memories
Trauma produces a variety of changes in the body including changes in production of various hormones. These changes in the nervous system result in a loss of homeostasis which in turn disrupts our natural information processing systems. That is why traumatic memories are not stored or experienced in … [Read more...]
PSA: Dissociative Identity Disorder
Consider this a public service announcement. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) does exist, and is not actually as unusual and rare as many have been taught to believe. Unfortunately, there remains a great deal of misunderstanding out there about DID, even among mental health professionals. It … [Read more...]
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