Air Force Veteran: Letter To Self
Letter To Self, as a Clinic Director at a mental health clinic for veterans, service members and military family members, I hear the sacrifices that our...
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The Relationship Between Panic Symptoms and PTSD
In this ongoing series, we recently described how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects traumatized individuals, disrupting memory, thinking, sleep,...
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Happy October and the beginning of autumn to all!
One of this month’s themes is the Transition Assistance Programs, for those transitioning out of active military service and into civilian life. Our active...
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PTSD: Loved Ones Suffer, Too.
PTSD: Loved Ones Suffer, Too. Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) is a common, normal, and often adaptive response to experiencing a traumatic or stressful event....
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Warriors Embrace New Paths
Finding Purpose and Passion Beyond the Uniform: Warriors Embrace New Paths There are tons of different jobs a service member can do in the military. Despite...
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The Ripple Effects of PTSD
The Ripple Effects of PTSD: Changes in Mood and Thought In this ongoing series, we introduced the four ‘clusters’ of PTSD symptoms: intrusive thoughts and...
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How Poetry and Music Help Warriors Heal
Veterans Unlock the Healing Power of Writing: How Poetry and Music Help Warriors Heal Marine veteran Nick Morrison had four days to transition from a...
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Let’s Talk About Postvention
About Postvention My name is Maya Issa, and I am an Intake Coordinator at The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD, San Diego. I am here with...
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Hypervigilance and Hyper-Arousal
The Dual Phenomena of Hypervigilance and Hyper-Arousal In previous discussions, we delved deep into the four ‘clusters’ of PTSD symptoms: intrusive thoughts...
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Why am I still here?
CAREGIVING TLC So many of my aging clients ask this question aloud to friends, family, and/or anyone else within earshot. And I never know quite how to...
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