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Tag Archives: Kindness
Humans as social animals
Human beings are inherently social animals, but, unfortunately, the ability to properly function as a social organism takes a certain set of resources, of which many of us were robbed or never allowed. Proper human functioning is nearly impossible for … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Nervous System, Neuroscience
Tagged #TraumaAwareAmerica, Chronic Stress, Complex PTSD, CPTSD, Developmental Trauma, Kindness, PTSD
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The myth of self-regulation
Healing from trauma requires co-regulation with regulated nervous systems, particularly for those who experienced Developmental Trauma, which most often occurs in relationships. We are MADE to co-regulate. Wired for it. Co-regulation is a biological imperative. That means we cannot survive … Continue reading
Follow me on Facebook for more info on stress/trauma/PTSD/CPTSD
When you follow my TraumaAwareAmerica page on Facebook you can receive and find great info, tips, tidbits, insights, art, news, humor, and more about stress/PTSD/Complex PTSD and recovery, neurobiology, and mental health in general. Be sure to join the TraumaAwareAmerica … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged #TraumaAwareAmerica, Chronic Stress, Complex PTSD, CPTSD, Developmental Trauma, Downregulate, Downregulation, Fun & Magic, Giving & Receiving, Healthcare in America, Imogen Ragone, Inner Growth, Kindness, Learning, mental health, Neuroplasticity, PTSD, Resilience, Trauma Awareness, Trauma Recovery
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Coregulation saved my father’s funeral
My father–whose behavior made him a monster to me–was buried with honors at Arlington National Cemetery in September. I spent weeks readying. I bought dress slacks, pulled together an outfit, worked through my fears, and intensively practiced three lines of … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged #TraumaAwareAmerica, Alexander Technique, Ceremony, Chronic Stress, Complex PTSD, coping tools, family, funeral, Giving & Receiving, guns, gunshot, hyperacusis, Kindness, Love, mental health, PTSD, resources, stress, synesthesia, Trauma, Trauma Recovery
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“Unleash the Ladybug!”
Della the Janked-Up Ladybug helped me launch my tiny-but-pointed #TraumaAwareAmerica initiative. It focuses on trauma awareness/education and the rights of traumatized people. I initially aimed at frontline providers, because they were the ones who could have greatly helped instead of … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Education, Kindness, Mental Health
Tagged #InterpersonalNeurobiology, #Justice, #Neuroscience, #TraumaAwareAmerica, Chronic Stress, Community, Complex PTSD, Covid-19, CPTSD, Developmental Trauma, Giving & Receiving, Healthcare in America, Kindness, Leadership, Learning, Love, mental health, Neurobiology, Neuroplasticity, Pandemic, Personal Calling, PTSD, Resilience, stress, Trauma, Trauma Awareness, Trauma Recovery
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Remembering the man to whom I owe my life
On this Father’s Day I wish to recognize and honor the man to whom I owe my life, even though I only had a short time with him. That was my Granddaddy, my maternal great-grandfather. He was the only grandfather … Continue reading
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Tagged Connection, Father, Fathers Day, Giving & Receiving, Granddaddy, Happiness, Kindness, Love, mental health, Resilience, Safety
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Unashamed of my Complex PTSD
A few people have asked my why I talk so much about Complex PTSD, or Developmental Trauma. I am open about my struggles with Complex PTSD and depression in part because I am not ashamed. I have physiological conditions brought on … Continue reading
“Resilience in the Time of Covid-19” podcast
As the pandemic rolls on I notice signs of chronic stress and even trauma in friends, family, and acquaintances. They describe symptoms like anxiety, panic attacks, depression, loss of hope, and more. I saw these are mild symptoms of chronic … Continue reading
J.B. the Philadelphia laundry mule driver
If you are lucky, perhaps once in your life the combination of a beautiful day, an unusually good mood, a snap decision based on a moment’s recognition of another’s struggle, and the inclination to trust the kindness of a stranger … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Fun & Magic, Kindness
Tagged Community, Fun & Magic, Giving & Receiving, Happiness, JB Parkes, Kindness, Love
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The catamaran from hell, continued
The US Coast Guard rescue should have been a happy ending to the catamaran from hell story, but the travail continued. This was rooted in skipper Dave’s sympathy for the owners, John and Kat, who had cited a family medical emergency … Continue reading