Imagine a life where every day feels like a battle, where simple joys are overshadowed by a constant sense of exhaustion and unease. This is the reality for many grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. The month of June is National PTSD Awareness Month, with June 27th also recognizing National PTSD Awareness Day.  PTSD...Read More

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. This can include situations such as combat, sexual assault, natural disasters, accidents, or any other event that is life-threatening or causes feelings of intense fear or helplessness. June is National PTSD Awareness Month,...Read More

Thousands of veterans and their families struggle each year to have conversations about the veteran’s military experiences. Often, family members are afraid to start the conversation for fear of saying the wrong thing, pushing too hard, or triggering traumatic memories. However, while these conversations require care, they do not have to be forbidden. We wanted...Read More

For many with PTSD, life is exhausting and they are unable to enjoy things that used to bring happiness to their lives. PTSD is not something that can be turned on and off and affects most aspects of the sufferer’s life. In June we recognize PTSD awareness month. Even resilient people can suffer from PTSD,...Read More

In June, we recognize PTSD Awareness month. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event that is either experienced or witnessed. Symptoms of PTSD may include nightmares, severe anxiety, flashbacks, avoidance of situations, intrusive thoughts, depression, and more. There are many stigmas surrounding PTSD and there...Read More

If you’ve been more anxious than usual, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased anxiety and panic for many. To avoid the cascading effects, there are are few useful things you can try to help yourself lessen the symptoms.  Acknowledge that almost everyone is scared or uncertain The pandemic has most individuals worrying about...Read More

Survivors of trauma experience a profound impact on their mind, body, and spirit. After suffering trauma, individuals can feel unsafe in a way that is beyond a way of thinking into a more complex, sensory level of discomfort throughout the body. Trauma can cause feelings of being disconnected, either from life before, people who didn’t...Read More