Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
... The primary symptoms of PTSD are persistent intrusive recollections of a traumatic event, hyperarousal, ... Koopman, C., Classen, C., Spiegel , D. (1994). ...
Reference Link
dnl.ucsf.edu/users/dweber/dweber_docs/ptsd_symptoms.htmlCoping Strategies
As you begin to understand PTSD and seek to alleviate symptoms and journey toward healing, you will encounter a whole spectrum of coping strategies. Many possibilities await. Some require medical expertise such as counselling and pharmaceudical options. Some you can pursue on your own such as exercise, nutrition and journalling. Some may require direction from experts in the field to guide you through yoga, meditation, qigong or tai chi. Spirituality may even be your starting point as you discover and explore your beliefs about yourself and your life.
Listed below is an overview of coping strategies you can explore. Each one is unique and may be suitable for you to pursue now or at some point in the future.
Resources
Events & Speakers
- Where Do I Start? An Individual Skill Building Appraoch to address Trauma Recovery Issues with Women who've Experience Violence and Victimization.
- Non-Traditional Parenting Interventions: The Impact of Early Trauma on Parenting Roles and Parenting at a Distance
- Working with Adolescent Survivors of Trauma: Key Concepts in Understanding Trauma Dynamics
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Direct Service Workers: The Essentials for Anxiety, Depression and PTSD