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Self-Care Strategies: Professional Help: Support Systems: Coping Strategies: Long-Term Strategies: Impact on Loved Ones Effects: Mitigation Strategies: By using these strategies, individuals with PTSD and their loved ones can manage symptoms and create a supportive environment. If you or someone you know is struggling with anything you have read in this blog, reach out to …
Complex PTSD Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological condition resulting from prolonged exposure to traumatic events, particularly of an interpersonal nature such as childhood abuse, neglect, or ongoing domestic violence. Unlike typical PTSD, which stems from a single traumatic incident, C-PTSD is characterized by a range of symptoms that can severely impact daily …
Definition: Causes and Risk Factors: Traumatic Events: Risk Factors: Symptoms: PTSD symptoms are grouped into four types: Diagnosis: Treatment: Key Points: Living with PTSD: Coping Strategies: Seeking Help: PTSD is a complex and challenging condition, but with appropriate treatment and support, individuals can manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives. Understanding PTSD, recognizing its impact, …
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Every day now in the news, we learn of various actions taken by those facing allegations of sexual assault and harassment. One set of actions has to do with their reported sexual harassment and/or assaults. Another set of actions has to do with how they respond when accused. Both types of action are crucially important. …
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In listening to a survivor’s story, your response can have an enormous impact on that person’s healing journey. I want to point you to some tools—words, actions, and resources—that can help you support someone who shares their personal experience(s) with you. Although you can never take away what happened to someone, you can be a source of …
Sexual assault teaches victims that their bodies are not really their own. Victims often report feelings such as shame, terror, and guilt, and many blames themselves for the assault. In the aftermath of a sexual assault, survivors face extremely difficult and painful emotions and experiences. Every survivor responds to traumatic events in their own way. …
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By The Recovery Village | Domestic violence can take many forms, with the most common types being physical violence, rape, stalking, and emotional or psychological abuse. In the United States, domestic violence is commonly associated with cases of sexual assault, stalking, homicide, mental illness, and suicide. The pervasiveness and complexity of domestic violence mean that anyone — regardless of …
You feel as if the world is rushing at you. Noises become very pronounced and it makes your head swim. Sometimes you find it difficult to focus, sometimes you feel disoriented. Your heart rate soars and you become very aware of your breathing. And you sometimes have pins and needles in your hands or a …
Many people think they can’t advocate because they don’t know enough about policy, but this should not stop you – your voice matters! Preventing sexual violence takes all of us, working together in big and small ways to create a culture of safety and respect in our society. With a problem of this magnitude, where …
What is self-harm? Self-harm is a broad term that describes the act of hurting yourself on purpose. It is also known as self-inflicted violence, self-injury, or self-mutilation. Self-harm could include any of the following behaviors: People can also harm themselves by drinking alcohol, smoking or taking drugs (all of which could lead to addiction), eating …
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