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When we have lost someone, through moves, break ups, deescalation, or death the brain takes about a year to process the loss. Many are somewhat familiar with different Stages of Grief, here are a couple other tools. It is worth knowing the first year of…

Roughly 1 in 10 combat veterans suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (most of whom had pre-existing traumas). Not every traumatic event leaves a person only hurt, about half to two-thirds experience Post Traumatic Growth. Generally people can come out of negative experiences surviving, striving, or…

There is no right way to grieve. Also, there’s three ways people come back from loss. They survive, are restored, or thrive. Survivors make it through the hurt, and may always have an emotional limp. Those who are restored come out of the hurt about…

Research indicates speaking positive affirmations can have a positive effect on self-perception with mirrors aiding in self-development, shifting the way you see yourself, and grounding you in your body. Instructions Get a mirror. Handheld mirrors are best as they have a more “getting up and…

This exercise is used to help promote presence and regathering calm. Instructions Before starting this exercise, pay attention to your breathing. Slow, deep, long breaths can help you maintain a sense of calm or help you  return to a calmer state. Once you find your…

Trauma is an unfortunate thing. Recovering from it can take months to years depending on the level of severity, and the individual who has experienced the trauma. Then, even when you think you’ve put it behind you, it can come back to rear its ugly…