Serendipity and The Disconnected Child
Have you ever heard of the term… “You are where you’re supposed to be”? Serendipity, many people think that serendipity is a happy accident, coincidence, good fortune. Serendipity means looking at what others see as a problem and seeing instead...
Sifting Through Sh*t
You Are Capable You can and are capable of being a person of goodness, bravery, honesty, and authenticity; no matter what has happened, no matter what you have or don’t. You can and are capable of pursuing, learning, obtaining, and achieving anything you...International Overdose Awareness Day
Overdoses from illicit and prescription drugs are on the rise in the United States, leaving 92,500 dead and thousands of grieving family members, friends, and communities wondering what could have been done to save their lives. August 31 is International Overdose Day,...Trauma Treatment, Cicadas and the Emerging Buzz of Hope
Trauma Treatment, Cicadas and the Emerging Buzz of Hope by Lily Tecklher *TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains an account of child assault. Please practice self-care when reading and step away if you become triggered. In 1987,...
Tension and Trauma-Releasing Exercises® and Self-Regulation
The stress and tension from trauma can kill. We know this fact because of the volumes of research that have been done on the subject. Not only can stress and tension be fatal, but they also can be the root cause of self-deregulation leaving survivors struggling in...More Information on Trauma Releasing Exercises ®
Traumatic stress is one of the most common reactions to distress. These reactions are believed to be held in the body as well as the mind. Trauma releasing exercises TRE® is a new way to release stress and control the effects of trauma. This article shall continue our...The Role of Nurses in PTSD Recovery
Many don’t realize how vital nurses often are in PTSD recovery. When it comes to this topic, there’s a sort of standard image that comes to mind. It typically involves a mental health professional performing cognitive therapy or exposure therapy on a patient (usually...