PTSD
by Robyn Gold | Nov 8, 2018 | Counseling News, Identifying Abusive Relationships, Mental Health, PTSD
Any kind of abuse—whether it be physical, emotional, mental, sexual, etc.—can lead to PTSD, as abuse is a highly emotionally distressing experience. The overactivation of stress hormones causes the victim of abuse to experience a fight, flight or freeze response,...
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 9, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder is a crippling disease that can have negative effects on one’s relationships. Triggers may cause the affected individual to lash out at loved ones. Avoidance symptoms may cause one to dissociate and neglect relationships. Hypervigilance...
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 9, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, PTSD
Anybody who has been exposed to a traumatic experience in some capacity can develop PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD can vary from person to person, but affected individuals typically experience hypervigilance, mood changes, and loss of concentration. PTSD can improve or...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 22, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, PTSD
There is plenty of hope for healing after trauma. Trauma treatment can be divided into three levels. The first focuses on emotion regulation and symptom management. The second level is trauma-focused and involves reprocessing the trauma. The third level centers around...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 21, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, PTSD
It’s important we understand and raise awareness for harmful mental illnesses like PTSD. Though the disorder can vary from person-to-person, common symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, and hypervigilance. Letting our loved ones with PTSD know we are there...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 21, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, PTSD
PTSD can be divided into four phases: the impact phase, the rescue phase, the intermediate recovery phase, and the long-term reconstruction phase. The impact phase encompasses initial reactions such as shock, fear, and guilt. In the rescue phase, the affected...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 20, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, PTSD
As with many conversations surrounding mental health, there are a few common misconceptions when it comes to understanding the course and development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental illness that many suffer with after experiencing a traumatic event....
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 20, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, PTSD
When one hears the term “posttraumatic stress disorder,” an image of a wounded veteran often comes to mind. While this can be an accurate depiction, it’s important to recognize this as one of many faces of PTSD. In fact, a lot of us can find another by merely looking...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 19, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, PTSD
Those who develop posttraumatic stress disorder as a result of experiencing trauma often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, hypervigilance, and/or depressed mood. They may also go through periods of heightened irritability, hostility, and self-destructive...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 19, 2018 | Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Mental Health, PTSD
Do you know what it’s like to live in a constant state of fear? To become significantly startled by a gentle knock on the door or the bark of your neighbor’s dog? To worry about what might happen to you if you leave the house? To expect injury or even death every...
by Tina Hilliard | Dec 30, 2015 | Communication, Counseling, Counseling News, PTSD, Self-Awareness, Stress and Anxiety
Whether constructive or otherwise received from a spouse, boss, family member or friend, criticism for some of us can provoke defensiveness, justifying, rationalizing, minimizing, and sometimes self-defeating hostility. I’ve personally seen these responses to...
by Thriveworks Staff | Jun 11, 2015 | Anxiety, Counseling News, Mental Illness, PTSD
Q&A Q: Can hallucinations occur as a symptom of PTSD? A: Yes, hallucination can occur as a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)! For example, one documented case of such a situation was with a a client who had olfactory hallucinations; she would smell...
