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Turning Scars into Stars: Building Resilience with PTSD for a Fulfilling Professional and Personal Life

You know PTSD, right? No, not "Please, Take Some Donuts"—although donuts are an excellent coping mechanism. We're talking about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The invisible weight many lug around, even after

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Self-Doubt and Low Self-Esteem: An Occupational Hazard of Living with Remnants of PTSD

I have lived with the impact of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) for over 30 years and the journey to recovery has not been easy. Today, at the age of 46,

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PTSD & Relationships: Is Yours Healthy?

My life has been nothing short of a series of roller-coasters. From twists to turns, from loops to defying moments, much of my survival on this planet has felt like whiplash

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High Conflict Divorce and PTSD: This is My Story

[bctt tweet="Sometimes you have to stop fighting who you are and roll the ball of self-discovery, even if it’s paved with painful thorns." username="@DianaHelps"] I avoided mine for a long time,

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Resilience + PTSD

I recently shared an abridged version of my life with an old friend. After a brief hug and some tears, she mentioned how amazed she was at how I have

High Conflict Co-parenting: When a Toxic Ex-Spouse Alienates Your Children

You would think that after spending months and thousands of dollars trying to divorce your spouse you will be able to move on with your life, right? Well, this is not

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Overcoming PTSD with a Plan of Action and Tenacity

From war to child abuse. From mass shootings to car crashes. From domestic violence to sex slavery. These are just some examples of the countless traumatic experiences that can cause

Retrain Your Brain & Regain Control: Beat PTSD!

Most people with PTSD shy away from disclosing their diagnosis for fear of stigmatization. Most people without PTSD - who are not otherwise touched by the disorder - have little or

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Understanding PTSD Graphic

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Assertiveness Without Guilt: How It’s Possible for PTSD Sufferers

I have met many people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that have a very difficult time being assertive or confuse assertiveness with maladaptive responses that only create problems for them. Perhaps

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What PTSD Feels Like & How to Help

"The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of the world but those who fight and win battles that others do not know anything about.” J. Harnisch PTSD

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Calming Ideas for Stressful Days

"Me: What could possibly go wrong? Anxiety: I'm glad you asked...hold my beer." Yesterday was one of those days when bad news seem to be the order of the day. From denied

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Co-Parenting After Divorce: Raising Children Who Won’t Need Therapy

Deciding to divorce your partner does not make you a bad person, a villain, or a reject of society. If you have this belief, erase it from your system as

The Anatomy of Arguments: How Not to Get Caught in the Fire

Does anyone ever take note of how arguments happen, what sparks them, and what fuels them? We all have hot buttons. We all have things that can get us fired up.

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PTSD Positive vs Negative Beliefs

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Building Resistance Against Stress for PTSD Warriors

In an ever-changing world, those struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may find it difficult to adjust. For us, building resistance against stress is the best way to prepare ourselves

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Situational Awareness: Walking to Your Car Infographic

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Health, Dog Poop, and Humanity: How Complacency Hurts Us All

The first draft of this article made no sense. There were paragraphs not gracefully flowing into the next one; it almost seemed as if they belonged in a separate article.

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Supportive Co-Parenting: How to be Your Child’s Hero

Give you children a real security blanket after divorce: be their superhero. There is ample research showing the benefits of a supportive co-parenting relationship for child development. Parents who manage to

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Voucher Programs? Heck no! Do Not Relinquish Your Civil Liberties

For years, I advocated for the educational rights of my son and many other students with disabilities. I battled my local school district on behalf of my oldest son who

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