Canada’s Thanksgiving day already happened. In the United States we are coming up on the Holiday blitz – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years followed by Valentine’s day. After my third year in counseling, my therapist pointed out how I wiped out each Holiday season. Well I am consistent in something. I learned to plan ahead…
If you live in the United States, July 4th is a fireworks holiday. How can a person with PTSD prepare for the day? Accept that the sound of fireworks is triggering. If possible, go to a place where fireworks are not allowed. Other coping ideas: Ear plugs, stay in doors, head phones that can block…
If you have Facebook follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/notes/ptsd/holiday-traumatic-date-trauma-tips/915052671926830 In my opinion, if they put it on Facebook they want it shared. So if you don’t have Facebook these are the tips from Erin Patterson at http://www.warriorslanding.ca Holiday & Traumatic Date – Trauma Tips If you are wondering why you have difficulty surrounding holidays and/or anniversaries…
I hope everyone is having a Happy Thanksgiving both here in the United States and any where else that celebrates a day of gratitude. The celebration started with the Pilgrims and the Indians helping each other through a tough growing season and working together. Sadly the relationship between immigrants and natives went down hill after…
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