“I’m ALWAYS tired” was a common statement Janine heard herself say throughout the day. Not only did she feel exhausted at the end of the day, but she woke up feeling unrested. Strangely, however, she felt both tired and “wired” once bedtime came. As she moved through her day, she felt she was only …
How Accelerated Resolution Therapy Differs from Prolonged Exposure Therapy In her Tedx talk “The Power of Rapid Eye Movements”, ART certified therapist Yolanda Harper paints a picture of a typical experience of a PTSD patient receiving treatment with prolonged exposure therapy: “Tell me about war.”“I was in Vietnam; people are dying.” More detail is required …
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Very simply, emotional regulation is a person’s ability to exert control over his or her emotions. While it is generally recognized that emotions themselves are involuntary reactions to thoughts or situations, responses can be managed to lessen the intensity and duration in practice. Tips to improve emotional regulation: Taking a breath once an emotion is …
June is PTSD Awareness Month –How to Support Others and Heal from PTSD In 2010, the US Senate declared June 27th National PTSD Awareness Day. Since then, it has been expanded to the entire month of June. Similarly, our awareness and understanding of PTSD continues to grow and expand, since its official recognition as a …
Rebekah’s Angels was featured on Good Day LA for PTSD Awareness Day. Watch the video here.
