Milestones

Markers indicating progress.  In years gone by and along the freeways today, markers in one form or another are placed along the roadways to indicate how far you have come.  In the Early Childhood Education class we discuss childhood milestones that people watch for as the child grows.  If a baby walks by the time…

Posters and Memes

When I was a teenager, I collected posters.  I had them all over my room. “Life is a Journey, Not a destination.” You can mourn because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” Lincoln Plus many more. Now, I collect Memes.  They litter my desktop because my Mac can take a…

Stars to steer by

PTSD Break The Silence People with PTSD can create and maintain good relationships by: Building a personal support network to help cope with PTSD while working on family and friend relationships Sharing feelings honestly and openly, with respect and compassion Building skills at problem solving and connecting with others Including ways to play, be creative,…

Why Baby-Steps?

I emphasize over and over again to use Baby-steps.  There is a reason.  A person suffering from PTSD had life experiences that left them feeling helpless at some point in their life.  One of the after-affects is victim thinking….I am powerless, I can’t protect myself, I can’t meet my basic needs of safety, food and…