Of course. It is well known that many people who have been traumatized have suffered the unspeakable. The traditional therapy usually offers to talk about the unspeakable. Of course, it's a part of the healing process, but the whole process of healing a trauma involves healing of the mind, body, and spirit.

There is some research to suggest that a history of childhood abuse or other types of trauma may be more common in women with PMS or, more specifically, with PMDD. However, it is difficult to know this for sure. It is certainly possible that early trauma could increase a woman's risk of developing PMDD. Women who have experienced a severe trauma may develop a condition known as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If this is a concern, please learn more about PTSD by visiting our PTSD site.

Not necessarily, but if you feel there's a time or event that affects how you you are now, it can be helpful to revisit it. You can decide this with your therapist's help. For example, you may go back to your first day of school, when you may have felt abandoned, rejected, frightened and insecure after being left there by a parent you implored not to leave you. Or maybe you'll go back to when you were eleven years old and overheard your parent's friend comparing you unfavourably with a sibling.

It is very important to walk, to use your voldyre, and to do your leg exercises soon after surgery to avoid complications such as pneumonia or blood clots. A nurse will be able to assist you in walking after your surgery, and support stockings may be made available to wear until you are discharged.

Traumatic brain injury's consequences range from mild to severe. A patient with a concussion may suffer from temporary disorientation and then recover quickly. However, traumatic brain injury can bring long-term changes and/or impairment to sensation, language, emotion, and thought processes.

The Mental Health Staff of West School offers the following tips to help adults support children trhough times of crisis. These were originally developed by Save the Children Foundation. Turn off the television. Watching television reports on disasters may overwhelm younger children. They may not understand that the tape of an event is being replayed and instead my think the disaster is happening over and over again. Listen to your children carefully.

Then you stop and have a break for 24-48 hours, (no coffee or chocolate). Lots of cold showers, a jump in the ocean, a dip in a cold stream or a 2-minute soak in a cold bath works wonders. As the Lord Buddha taught, "nothing is permanent", it will pass. Allow your self to have that cry, fully experience feeling down and lousy, and go for a walk in nature. For more information see Healing Crisis.

Because RP is a genetic condition that is likely to directly or indirectly affect more than one member of a family, it is important that families know that there are resources available to help them cope with the life changing situations the disease may bring. Families with RP may find it helpful to discuss their questions and concerns with other people who have similar experiences.

Adapting to the changes brought about by having cancer is easier for both patients and their families when they have helpful information and support services. Often, the social service office at the hospital or clinic can suggest local and national agencies that will help with emotional support, financial aid, transportation, home care or rehabilitation.

This informative online brochure from Sidran Foundation Online talks about traumatic memories and how experiencing trauma effects the way our memory works. A huge collection of online articles about traumatic stress, presented by Self-Help & Psychology Magazine - A Pioneering Site. Includes a Questions & Answers link. A list of books on PTSD compiled by Fred Lerner, DLS, and information scientist at the National Center for PTSD.

There's a lot you can do to give yourself the best chance for a quick recovery. Learn proper sitting and lifting methods. Specific exercises may be suggested to help retrain the muscles that support the spine. Proper rest is an important aspect of the healing process, too. Get the appropiate amount of rest your body needs and avoid sleeping on your stomach. During the healing process, proper nutrition is more important than ever.

Uncertainty is a major dysregulating factor for many children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities; therefore, this issue means that there is a need to support emotional regulation throughout a child's day. In the SCERTS Model, we try to prevent dysregulation when it is possible to reduce uncertainty by providing information about changes through discussion or pictures (a language and cognitive strategy).

I went to therapy because I was sad, and now I’m told I have a dissociative disorder. I don’t have a history of trauma. I had a happy childhood. Can you help me sort this out? More details in the question below.

Some patients and families find it very helpful to keep a journal of their experiences, feelings and progress as they heal. It can provide an outlet for your emotions as well as a history of this chapter in your life. Your family and friends will be invaluable resources to help you cope.

Yes! Whatever your reason for stopping, if you are physically able to ride, I can help you dissolve whatever negative mental state is stopping you.

Kepivance® helped patients continue to perform basic daily activities such as eating, drinking, swallowing, and talking. Kepivance® also reduced opioid use and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Patients receiving Kepivance® required a median of 4 fewer days of opioid analgesics compared to patients receiving placebo.

Traumatic events seem to increase the risk of developing social anxiety disorder. People with social anxiety disorder are twice as likely to have experienced trauma as a child. Many people who experience traumatic events develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and they are much more likely to develop depression or social anxiety. However, many people with social anxiety disorder have never experienced a traumatic event.

Not necessarily, but if you feel there's a time or event that affects how you are now, it can be helpful to revisit it. You can decide this with your therapist's help. For example, you may go back to your first day of school, when you may have felt abandoned, rejected, frightened and insecure after being left there by a parent you implored not to leave you. Or maybe you'll go back to when you were eleven years old and overheard your parent's friend comparing you unfavorably with a sibling.

It’s normal to feel cranky, sad, angry, or upset when you have an illness like CFS. Here are some things you can do that may help you to feel better: See the "For more information..." section at the end of this FAQ for a list of organizations that can help you cope with CFS. Join a CFS support group. Sometimes it helps to talk with people who are going through the same thing.

Yes, many of the hotels on our site have appropriate facilities for weddings and meetings and we can organize this for you, or put you in touch with the appropriate person at the hotel.

We are always on the lookout for outgoing, gregarious individuals to assist the organization and promotion of the Matzo Ball® parties. You will get to have fun and meet new people! If you want to be involved, please send us an email. One of our friendly staff will contact you.

Energy healing is particularly helpful before, during and after surgery or medical procedures - it generally reduces recovery time and the need for pain medication. It supports the nervous system as it experiences the extra demands of living with an illness. It also redirects your energies towards greater levels of self-care, making it easier to get your physical, emotional and spiritual needs met; you focus on yourself rather than others during this time.

Unfortunately there are no shortcuts to make your body's natural healing process work faster. But you can do several things to assist in the recovery process. Practice good posture. Learn proper sitting and lifting methods. Your doctor may suggest specific exercises to help retrain the muscles that are responsible for supporting your spine. Get enough rest. Sleep is very important to the healing process, but you should avoid sleeping on your stomach.

You are not alone. There are millions of people with Alopecia in all corners of the world, including over 4 million in the United States. Reading their stories or comments on-line, on discussion boards and in chat rooms (see the links page) will show you how other people are coping in their various ways throughout the world. They're nearly all in English! That is not to say it isn't an upsetting condition or that you won't have times when you find it difficult.

There are a lot of resources available through the American Cancer Society. Support groups help not just the patient, but also the entire family. More and more people are turning to the Web; there are number of Web-based support groups. There are even books available for children (to help them understand the problem their Mother is going through). Your local librarian may be a resource.

The Asante Centre provides family support for those inquiring about diagnosis and assessment, and well as those who need pre-diagnosis support. We provide family support throughout the assessment process, including follow-up support in the post-diagnosis time frame. Besides the Asante Centre, there are some excellent organizations working locally (and nationally) to support families who are facing the challenges associated with FASD: The FAS/E Support Network of B.C.

Dr. Carl Simonton and Dr. Stephanie Matthews Simonton back in the early 1980's found that cancer patients who made goals lived longer, with less pain and were more active than those who didn¹t. They helped people get in touch with what is in their heart of hearts that they always wanted out of life. He supports them at attaining the essence of this in their lives.

Episiotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the perineum during the second stage of labor when the baby's head is crowning. It was thought that an episiotomy lessened the incidence of perineal tears. According to WHO, about 60% of women receive an episiotomy during their delivery. The cut is surgically stitched after the birth. The practice of performing episiotomies as a standard procedure is highly controversial. Women may experience complications after an episiotomy.

Over-exercise can lead to insomnia, depression, and a feeling of constant fatigue. It can also lead to over oxidization of cells from excessive free radical release. While you heart may be in excellent shape from the exercise, too many free radicals can lead to cellular mutations, which may ultimately result in cancer. Aerobic exercise results in persistent long-term release of growth hormone in the plasma for two hours or even longer after exercise is stopped.