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A scientific retreat from triggers

A scientific retreat from triggers

by Elizabeth Connis | Jan 20, 2021 | COVID-19, First Responders and CPTSD, The Brain and CPTSD, Trauma-Informed

The coronavirus pandemic has forced me (like far too many others) to think further about the world around me in a more precise, exact way.  And, I know I am not alone in this. Every detail, all around us, has suddenly become very, very relevant to…. everyone.  We have...

Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Cause Complex PTSD?

by Patrick Bailey | Sep 11, 2020 | COVID-19, CPTSD Research

The United States has seen its fair share of crisis and tragedy but nothing quite like the effects of the COVID-19 virus. This virus has had a worldwide impact and Americans continue to undergo drastic lifestyle changes. These conditions are traumatic, to say the...

How to Deal with Overwhelm In a Pandemic (Hint: Check Your Window of Tolerance)

by Robyn Brickel | Sep 9, 2020 | COVID-19, CPTSD, Trauma-Informed

Many people are feeling pushed past their limits these days. Does it feel like you have a short fuse, get upset easily, or worry a lot – more than you used to? You may see others getting frustrated, cry, or blow up over small things. Do you want to hide from the...
The Danger of Burnout and Secondary Trauma During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Danger of Burnout and Secondary Trauma During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Shirley Davis | May 25, 2020 | COVID-19, CPTSD Research

Police officers, nurses, doctors, nursing aides, and many other professionals stand on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. While catching the virus themselves is a huge danger, the second danger is burnout, with the third being secondary trauma. This article...

Essential Workers Managing Stress During COVID-19.

by Shirley Davis | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19, CPTSD

The COVID-19 crisis has affected the entire globe, with people dying in record numbers from the virus. Essential workers, which includes all first responders, nurses, doctors, nursing aides, and others who must go to work, are on the front lines. This article will...

First Responders, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and COVID 19

by Shirley Davis | May 4, 2020 | COVID-19, CPTSD Research, First Responders and CPTSD

As Americans, we have grown accustomed to calling 911 when we are in trouble. We pick up the phone, talk to an operator, and fully expect first responders to appear as if by magic and save us. However, there is a darker side to this privilege. The hidden problem of...
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