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Traumatic events, both on an individual or a global scale are becoming an all too familiar part of our daily lives. Most people will experience a traumatic event in the course of their life and many...
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View ArticleTREATMENT APPROACHES FOR POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (from: Effective...
Psychological Debriefing: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (Mitchell, 1983) and other models of Psychological Debriefing are interventions designed to reduce initial distress and to prevent the...
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We have to sleep almost every day of our lives to regenerate our bodies and our minds. When getting a good night’s sleep becomes a problem, it can have a negative affect in every area of your life...
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The computer is a tool that can make much of our life’s work and communication easier and faster. Computers are everywhere – in the workplace, at home, and in our phones, pockets, and briefcases....
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Although some women have difficulty coping with menopausal symptoms, the truth is that most women welcome this life transition and experience little or no problem with the bodily changes associated...
View ArticleThe Pain and the Power of Trauma
Traumatic events, both on an individual or a global scale are becoming an all too familiar part of our daily lives. Most people will experience a traumatic event in the course of their life and many...
View ArticlePandemic: Paranoia or Preparedness?
Fear is part of life and we are lucky that it exists. Fear warns us of dangers and gives us a much needed adrenaline boost to be able to take physical action in a crisis. Fear also tells us when we are...
View ArticlePsychological Health
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLNESS IS: · Knowing yourself: knowing what your real needs are and how to get them met · Expressing yourself assertively, and not passively or aggressively · Keeping your body healthy...
View ArticleRELAX! – Your Life Depends On It
Being able to relax is one of the most important skills you can learn. Most people are familiar with the term “fight or flight” which is a part of the stress response. This is a description of how the...
View ArticleStress Exhaustion Symptoms
Physical Symptoms · Change in appetite: excessive eating, anorexia, eating excessive amount of unhealthy food · Frequent headaches · Clenching/grinding of teeth · Tension: muscle aches, lower back or...
View ArticleStress Reduction Techniques
EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT STRESS · Understand the benefits, dangers, process and effects of stress. · Identify your major sources of stress, both internal and external. · Anticipate stressful periods in...
View ArticleTREATMENT APPROACHES FOR POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (from: Effective...
Psychological Debriefing: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (Mitchell, 1983) and other models of Psychological Debriefing are interventions designed to reduce initial distress and to prevent the...
View ArticleWhen Sleep is a Problem
We have to sleep almost every day of our lives to regenerate our bodies and our minds. When getting a good night’s sleep becomes a problem, it can have a negative affect in every area of your life...
View ArticleWhen Using the Computer Becomes a Problem
The computer is a tool that can make much of our life’s work and communication easier and faster. Computers are everywhere – in the workplace, at home, and in our phones, pockets, and briefcases....
View ArticleWomen and Menopause
Although some women have difficulty coping with menopausal symptoms, the truth is that most women welcome this life transition and experience little or no problem with the bodily changes associated...
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